The primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or the Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:
As the Housekeeper, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Functions
1. Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
2. Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be.
3. Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
Personnel Functions
1. Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.
2. Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
3. File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.
Staff Development
1. Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed.
2. Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed.
3. Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard.
Safety and Sanitation
1. Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
2. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
3. Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects.
4. Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
5. Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects.
6. Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning.
7. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.
8. Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.
9. Participate in appropriate in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
10. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals.
Equipment and Supply Functions
1. Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained.
2. Keep supervisor informed of supply needs.
3. Report burned out light bulbs and other equipment to your supervisor.
4. Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
Resident Rights
1. Maintain the confidentiality of resident information.
2. Knock before entering a resident's room.
3. Honor the residents' personal and property rights.
4. Inform resident when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions during cleaning procedures.
Working Conditions
1. Works in all areas of the facility.
2. Moves intermittently during working hours.
3. Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities.
Education
1. Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education.
2. Must be at least 18 years of age or possess an executed work permit.
Experience
1. None required. On-the-job training provided.
Specific Requirements
1. Must be able to understand the English language.
2. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
3. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
Lakeview is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.
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