What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOUSEKEEPER position at KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Housekeeper DEPARTMENT: Housekeeping
POSITION;
The Housekeeper is responsible to keep the physical environment of the facility clean on a daily basis in accordance with
established schedules and procedures.
REPORTING:
This position is responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
FLSA STATUS; Non-Exempt
ESSF.NTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility procedures
- Keep resident rooms and contents clean and orderly in accordance with the wishes of the resident
- Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor including one or more of the following:
- Tub/Shower rooms
- Offices
- Kitchen
- Day rooms
- Activity rooms
- Halls and lobby
- Utility rooms
- Nurses stations
- Linen areas
- Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas
- Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public
- Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility
- Secure cleaning chemicals in locked housekeeping cart or closet unless in immediate possession and use
- Promptly report any needed repairs to Housekeeping Supervisor
- Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor
- Assist Housekeeping Supervisor with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested to do so
- React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
- Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
- Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information
- Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use ofresident and facility property
- Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance
- Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department
- Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning and disinfecting
- Dependability
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/REOUIREMENTS:
Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred
License:
Work Experience:
None Required
Housekeeping experience in a long term care facility or as a housekeeper in an institutional setting preferred.
Language Skills:
- Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
Mathematical Skills:
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.
Communication Skills:
- Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.
Salary : $19 - $19