HOUSEKEEPING

GENERAL PURPOSE: Cleans all areas of the elder care facility by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: In addition to performing Essential Functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions based upon the requirements of the organization.

1. Performs routine cleaning of a maintenance and corrective nature in resident/patient rooms, apartments, dining rooms, meeting rooms, nurses stations, clinical areas, offices, restrooms, lobbies, corridors, elevators, stairways, and any areas as assigned, in accordance with standard procedure including: Replenishing supplies, Removing regular and infectious trash to designated areas, high dusting, arranging furniture in an orderly fashion, cleaning and then making beds as appropriate with clean linen in prescribed manner, utilizing the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure, removing/re-hanging cubicle curtains as necessary.
2. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of AHSSNF and its Environmental Services Department.
3. Utilizes and maintains equipment properly by: cleaning and storing housekeeping carts properly, stocking housekeeping carts with appropriate supplies.
4. Demonstrates personal responsibility and respect for self and others.
5. Adheres to all Department policies, procedures, and mandatory requirements.
6. Communicates professionally and courteously with residents, patients, staff, guests, and family members.
7. Follows all Infection Control practices, including hand washing techniques, standard precautions, isolation precautions, and safety precautions.
8. Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
9. Demonstrates excellence in customer service.
10. Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
11. Able to adjust to changing situations and needs.
12. Participates in product evaluation.
13. Participates in other duties, as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time, which employee is qualified for and can reasonably be expected to complete with minimal orientation.
14. Maintains age specific safety precautions including: Elderly No small or sharp objects or tools that may injure residents/patients or visitors will be left out. Cleaning Carts will not be left unattended, Keep hallways and pathways clear of debris, cleaning equipment, and tools, Environmental Service closets will remain locked at all times.
15. All staff is required to follow all safety regulations and precautions at all times.
16. Staff must ensure that their Department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
17. Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to immediate supervisor/manager
18. Report all accidents/incidents to immediate supervisor/manager within 24hrs.
19. All staff must wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and or blood/body fluids or when doing Hazardous work i.e. working with chemicals, electrical or day to day maintenance repairs.
20. All Staff are required to participate in the Person Centered Care - Managers/Supervisors will help staff in assisting in participating in Person Centered Care.

QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must successfully complete the required training program within the defined probationary period.