What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at NurseCare Buckhead?
General Purpose:
The HOUSEKEEPER performs day-to-day housekeeping services ensuring a clean, attractive facility in accordance with all laws, regulations and Company standards. Reports to Director of Environmental Services.
Working Conditions:
- Works throughout facility (i.e., resident rooms, therapy rooms, dietary)
- Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours
- Subject to frequent interruptions
- Involved with residents, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
- Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, associates, etc.
- Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily as necessary
- Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day
- Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
Education and Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Prior healthcare experience preferred
Specific Requirements:
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must be knowledgeable of environmental services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing environmental services functions in the long-term care facility
- Must be willing to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
- Must have the ability to implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the environmental services department
- Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and complaint procedures
Essential Functions:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents
- Must be able to perform day-to-day housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, polishing, emptying wastebaskets, cleaning, replenishing and mopping
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs floor to waist; lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 30 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs.
- Must practice dependable, regular attendance