What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper (Part-time) @ Skilled Nursing Facility position at Town of Greenwich?
Performs the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and guidelines. Assures that the assigned facility or work area is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner. Works under the general supervision of the Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor.
Position carries Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Risk Level I.
Graduation from elementary school or completed at least 5th grade plus 6 months of housekeeping work experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Sufficient ability to read, write and speak the English language to perform the functions of the position and to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Ability to follow oral instructions.
Ability to operate various equipment including vacuum cleaner, chemical dispenser, trash compactor, labeling machine, wet and dry vacuum, commercial washer and dryer.
Ability to occasionally lift and move furniture/equipment in excess of 25 lbs. and climb stairs to upper floors.
Exam plan: Written exam
Department: Nathaniel Witherell
Division: Housekeeping/Laundry
Bargaining Status: Teamsters 456
Job Code: 4368
Job Code: 4368
ESSENTIAL FEATURES:
Performs manual tasks such as mopping, scrubbing, dusting, vacuuming, polishing, waxing in accordance with daily assignments.
Collects soiled linens and transports to linen chute. Delivers clean linen carts to floors when assigned.
Cleans washbowls, drinking fountains and toilets; checks and replenishes washroom supplies; collects paper and rubbish; empties wastebaskets. Assists in the on-premises laundry if required. Assists with unloading orders of supplies and storing them away properly.
Follows established infection control and universal precaution practices and established safety precautions when performing tasks.
Coordinates routine terminal isolation procedures with nursing service.
Informs supervisor of any hazardous conditions promptly; delivers clean linen carts to floors, re-supplies paper products in dispensers and discards waste/trash into proper containers; assists in laundry operations when required and cleans work and supply carts, equipment, etc. when directed.
Participates in required in-service and department meetings.
May be assigned to perform duties of Laundry Worker.
Performs related work as required.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.
The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations for all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.