Housekeeper St. Maries

SUMMARY

Provide a sanitary, safe and orderly environment for our residents and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, nursing home common areas and offices including but not limited to: furniture, windows, window sills, doors, walls, handrails, mirrors, sinks, toilets, bathing areas, bedrails, beds, mattresses, towel racks and holders, commodes, urinals, equipment, vents, light fixtures, curtains, and blinds.
• Prevent the spread of disease-causing organisms by keeping resident care equipment clean and properly stored.
• Using the chemical stations to prepare mop water and cleaning supplies needed to perform the assigned tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of Valley Vista Care safety policies and procedures. Wear the appropriate PPE required for the task being completed.
• Keep housekeeping cart stocked with needed supplies to complete task. Ensure housekeeping cart is locked when not in use.
• Must dust, sweep/vacuum, and mop the areas as assigned.
• Required to clean and sanitize spills and splashes of blood or other bodily fluid as needed by following proper infection control procedures and ensuring compliance with the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standards.
• Maintain an adequate supply of soap, towels, toilet tissue, and garbage can liners in the areas needed.
• Spot clean carpets and upholstered furniture.
• Ensure breakrooms are cleaned including but not limited to: tables, floors, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers. Defrost refrigerators and freezers when needed.
• Report any safety hazards to the supervisor or maintenance staff.
• Empty trash and waste to disposal area.
• Fill hand sanitizer dispensers, ensure “use by” dates are followed and appropriate logs are kept.
• Comply with facility policies regarding secure storage of chemicals, supplies and equipment. This includes but is not limited to: locking of supply rooms and housekeeping carts, securing equipment when not in use and proper labeling of chemicals and supplies.
• Ensure equipment cords are managed so they do not create tripping hazard.
• Comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Notify supervisor when floors need stripped/waxed or when carpets need shampooed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES

The employee may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens classified by CDC as:

Category 2-Activity performed without blood exposure but exposure may occur in emergency.

Category 3-Task/activity does not entail predictable or unpredictable exposure to blood.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Periodic performance evaluations will be conducted with the following performance criteria in mind. Future raises will be based heavily on job performance which includes but is not limited to the following:

• Compliance with all VVCC Policies and Procedures.
• Compliance with Federal and State Rules and Regulations.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• A good attitude in everyday working experiences.
• Productivity - Taking initiative in assigned projects and tasks to put forth extra effort and be creative in completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Effectiveness - The ability to show and express good organizational skills and working habits.
• Teamwork - works well with others.
• Communicating well and in a positive manner with all staff.
• Working safely with no safety violations.
• Completion of required training and in-service hours.