HOUSEKEEPER/EVS TECH - LTCC (FT - DAYS)

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services (EVS)

REPORTS TO: Facilities Director/EVS Supervisor/EVS Lead

**Minimum pay $15.19/hour ( more DOE)

JOB SUMMARY

To maintain the Long Term Care Center interior and furnishings in a clean, aseptic and orderly fashion for the comfort and health of the residents and ensuring a pleasant environment for visitors and staff.

OFFERING A SIGN-ON BONUS!

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to read, understand and follow simple directions. High school diploma or equivalent preferred

EXPERIENCE: Entry Level

SKILLS

• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality in all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and uphold all residents’ rights while maintaining dignity and privacy for each individual resident.
• Must have ability to make light conversation while working around the residents. Must have the ability to communicate with staff and public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.
• Interest in the welfare of the patients and residents.
• Must be able to work around unpleasant odors and illnesses.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

May be required to have a valid clean active driver’s license to perform cleaning duties in outbuildings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clean all areas of an assignment given by the EVS Supervisor, EVS Lead or Facilities Director according to the policies and procedures set forth by the Environmental Services Department and following State and Federal standards. This cleaning includes, but is not limited to the following:
  • All residents’ rooms and bathrooms using the 7-step method.
  • Straightening the residents’ rooms; placing call bells within reach of resident; removing soiled linens from rooms.
  • Pack and have ready for removal the possessions of a resident who has passed away. Thoroughly clean room and make the bed for a new admission as requested.
  • All guest lobbies and restrooms.
  • All nurses’ stations, utilities, halls carpet, conference rooms, bathing areas, hall restrooms, common areas and offices.
  • All ancillary departments, lounges and dining rooms in the LTCC building.
  • LTCC dining rooms and trash removal.
  • All other assigned patient care areas, furnishings and bathrooms.
• Conduct and complete periodic cleaning:
  • Carpet and hall floor care.
  • Wall and window washing.
  • Hard floor care.
  • Keep periodic records of work completed.
• Communication
  • Communicate with patients regarding patients’ rights.
  • Patient identification.
  • Special requests.
• Follow standard precautions as set forth by OSHA and hospital regulations.
  • Wearing gloves and frequent hand washing.
  • Use of other personal protections equipment.
  • Understanding & following isolation procedures.
  • Needs to familiarize self with the use & protection of equipment for blood borne pathogens as states in the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Standard.
• Knowledge of chemicals, names & use/dilutions.
  • Identify chemicals by name.
  • Proper use of chemicals.
  • Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets and where they are located.
  • How to read & understand.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

Other duties as requested by Supervisor or Team Lead.