JOB DESCRIPTION: The Housekeeper provides complete daily housekeeping routines such as cleaning client rooms, staff offices and public areas, while ensuring a safe and risk preventative environment within OSHA regulations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Preferably one (1) year experience in housekeeping field.
Certifications: CPR Certified and renewed every two years, Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and TB testing required within 90 days of hire.
Additional Requirements: Must be able to work with minimal supervision. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Perform routine cleaning tasks of patient rooms, offices and public areas.
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Vacuum, dust, mop, sweep and take out trash.
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Ensure that adequate linens are kept in the facility.
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Clean areas with disinfectants.
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Refill supplies (paper products, soap, etc.)
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Assures that supply closets are kept clean and orderly.
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Keep cleaning supplies and equipment safely stored when not in use and away from patients access when in use.
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Assist the Housekeeping Supervisor in other duties assigned.
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Assist other departmental staff, as requested.
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Report any situations that may affect the health and well-being of patients or employees.
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Assist in assuring a safe and risk preventive environment.
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Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and Safety/Risk Management plans, policies and procedures.
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Use time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
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Address patients, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner.
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Assist in any emergencies that may arise.
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Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
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Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
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Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
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Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
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Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
1. Knowledge of housekeeping.
2. Knowledge of basic housekeeping duties.
3. Knowledge of procedures.
4. Knowledge of risk and safety precautions.
5. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
6. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
7. Effective communication skills.
8. Take corrective courses of action that would improve the functioning of the department’s systems.
9. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
10. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
11. Ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality of information.
12. Ability to work as a team player.
13. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
14. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
15. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
16. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
17. Ability to meet deadlines.
18. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.