Required Qualifications

vHigh school diploma or GED diploma

vMust be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

vMust be able to add, subtract, multiply and perform basic math computations as needed.

vPrevious long term care experience preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Carries out all cleaning duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director according to required department policies and procedures.

Ensures that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.

Maintains a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.

Ensures that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Reports any defect to the department director.

Practices sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.

Adheres to infection control policies at all times.

Adheres to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Ensures all necessary documentation is completed daily.

Carries out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director.

Essential Functions

vDusts furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust-mops floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures in rooms and bathrooms.

vOperates environmental services equipment (e.g., vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers, shampooers, etc.).

vWet-mops rooms, halls and other areas; shampoos rugs and furniture.

vCleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, door frames and other high surfaces.

vGathers and disposes of trash and waste materials using specified bags and containers.

vMoves furniture and other heavy objects as required.

vPerforms terminal cleaning procedures of resident rooms and prepares rooms for new admissions; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.

vCleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms.

vMakes supply packs for departments and puts linen stacks in carts for distribution. Takes supply requests and delivers them.

vDelivers linen to departments according to pre-established par levels and schedules.

vKeeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other cleaning duties as assigned.

Additional Tasks

vTreats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.

vEstablishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

vFollows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

vMaintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

vReports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

vReports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.

vReports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

vParticipates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

vReports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

vFollows established infection control policies and procedures.

As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency