Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Location: Jeannette, PA

Company Name: William Penn Care Center

Organization Name: William Penn Care Center

Job Type: PART_TIME_AND_FULL_TIME

Additional Requirements:

PURPOSE: Perform daily work activities of the Housekeeping/Laundry Department to assure that the William Penn Care Center is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner; assure that an adequate supply of clean linen is available to the community.

KNOWLEDGE: Must possess a general knowledge of housekeeping/laundry duties such as the proper use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Sort, count, wash, weigh, fold, mark, carry and deliver linens and clothing

• Move small furniture, take down/hang cubicle curtains, and roll small carpets

• Clean rooms, dining rooms, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors and offices

• Sweep, vacuum, mop and scrub floor surfaces; wax and polish floors using mechanical equipment

• Clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture by vacuum, bonnet or extraction cleaning methods

• Dust furniture and wash walls, ceiling and woodwork; wash windows, door panels, and sills

• Empty and wash waste baskets, and transport trash/waste to appropriate disposal areas. Scrub sinks, tubs, shower stalls and toilets; replenish bathroom supplies

• Assure that assigned work areas are routinely maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner, and that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Some housekeeping/laundry experience is preferred. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions

Resident Rights:

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information

• Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information

• Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect

• Ensure that all nursing is provided in privacy

• Knock before entering the resident’s room

• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse

• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of residents property immediately to the Nurse Supervisor

• Honor the resident’s refusal of treatments request. Report such requests to your supervisor

• Communicate respectfully and appropriately, respect culture differences among residents and staff

Safety and Sanitation:

• Maintain appropriate hand hygiene

• Utilize and understand proper personal protective equipment and when is appropriate to use

• Properly dispose of PPE equipment after use

• Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from facility

• Keep floor from having excess supplies and equipment. Store in designated areas

• Clean, disinfect, and return all residents care equipment to its designated storage area after each use. (i.e. shower chairs)

• Report all safety and hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse immediately

• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (i.e. back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents

• Report missing/illegible labels on cleaners/disinfectants and MSDS to your supervisor

• Must have knowledge on how to read and identify MSDS binder

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this Housekeeper position at William Penn Care Center.