What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper - Crest View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center position at Mile Bluff Medical Center?
General Information:
Job title: Housekeeper
Location: Crest View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - New Lisbon, WI
Schedules Available: Full-time, 75 hours per pay period; 9:00am - 5:00pm
Weekend rotation: Every other weekend (shift differential available)
Holiday rotation: Every other holiday rotation
Position Summary:
The Housekeeper position cleans assigned resident rooms and works as a member of the cleaning team to assist in keeping public areas neat and clean. The Housekeeper is willing to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis as directed, observing proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques.
Position Responsibilities:
- Clean bedrooms: daily duties include vacuuming floor, emptying wastebaskets, changing linens and making beds and dusting furniture.
- Clean bathrooms: daily duties include mopping the floor, scrubbing the toilet, tub, basin, and counter; replacing paper towels, soap, toilet paper, and other toiletries as required.
- Clean kitchenettes: daily duties include cleaning countertop, replacing coffee supplies, checking and cleaning refrigerator and microwave if required.
- Inspect the room to see if any repairs are required or if carpet, blankets, bedspreads, or draperies need to be cleaned or laundered.
- Make each resident room as neat as possible without disturbing residents' personal property.
- Perform assigned tasks, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing surfaces like counters, emptying trash, and other duties as necessary to assist in cleaning lobby, halls, and meeting rooms.
- Assemble materials and supplies from the supply room and transports them to work area.
- Clean assigned areas by washing furnishings, equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease.
- Use appropriate cloths and disinfectants for window sills, blinds, floors, furniture and equipment.
- Request help in moving heavy furniture and in turning mattresses. Report any mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in the assigned area.
- Wash walls with appropriate cleaning solutions and products.
- Gather and dispose of trash, wash waste baskets as needed and reline with plastic bags.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Position Requirements:
- Six months of related work experience preferred.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to read and follow instructions.
- Willingness to work different shifts, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication skills.