Housekeeping Specialist
hace 22 días
Cañon City
Job Description Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth? WHAT WE'RE ABOUT We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction. Requirements: You care. Housekeeping Specialist Perks: • Generous Bonuses, • Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical., • Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas., • Guarantee that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner., • Sweep, buff and mop all area floors., • Dust and polish furniture or equipment., • Vacuum carpets and drapery., • Sanitize sinks, toilets, tubs and shower areas., • Clean mirrors, lighting fixtures, doors, walls., • Replenish paper products, hand soap products, and wastebasket liners., • Remove trash/wash out trash receptacles on a regular basis., • Maintain housekeeping cart and utility closets in sanitary and orderly condition., • Replenish cart supplies at end of shift in preparation for next day's use., • Inform supervisor of supply or equipment needs., • Keeps storage areas locked with supplies properly stored according to established procedures., • Report any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring replacement or repair, any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, any conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin., • Wash and sanitize resident room after resident discharge., • May be required to strip beds and linens for washing., • Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects., • Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning., • Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information., • Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors., • Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, • Must be able to follow oral and written instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfectant solutions, etc, • Perform all other duties, as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education, • On-the-job training provided WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Works in all areas of the facility, • Moves intermittently during working hours, • Is subject to frequent interruptions, • Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances, • Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc, • Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors, • Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary, • Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.), • Attends and participates in continuing educational programs, • Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants, • Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses, • May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility, • Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examination, • Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, • May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
