Housekeeping
Company: Summit LTC
Location: La Grange
Posted on: July 30, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
POSITION SUMMARYWe are looking for a Housekeeper to become a part
of our facility's compassionate care-giving team. The successful
candidate will be responsible for performing the day-to-day
activities of the Housekeeping department in accordance with
current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and
regulations governing the facility, and as may be instructed by the
Housekeeping Supervisor, to ensure that the facility is maintained
in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. We're looking for a
highly competent and well-organized professional who values safety,
security and patient wellness above all else. We focus on providing
the best care possible while ensuring patient satisfaction in every
interaction. The Housekeeper is responsible for making sure those
values are reflected at all times.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.Perform the day-to-day housekeeping functions as
assigned.Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work
assignments.Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing
service when performing routine cleaning assignments in patient
living and/or recreational areas.Perform assigned tasks in
accordance with established housekeeping procedures.Ensure that
assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable
and attractive manner.Follow established safety precautions when
performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.Ensure that
established Infection Control practices are maintained when
performing housekeeping procedures.Coordinate routine/terminal
isolation procedures with nursing service.Clean/polish furnishings,
fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident
rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed.Clean, wash,
sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks
are removed from fixtures.Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms,
recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.Clean floors,
to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing,
buffing, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that appropriate
CAUTION/SAFETY signs are properly set up PRIOR to performing such
duties.)Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing,
deodorizing, and disinfecting.Clean walls and ceilings by washing,
wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing,
etc.Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using
proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.Clean hallways, stairways,
and elevators.Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline
trash receptacle with plastic liner.Report all hazardous conditions
or equipment to the Housekeeping Supervisor.Ensure that equipment
is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.Keep
supervisor informed of supply needs.Report burned out light bulbs,
exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights,
etc., to your supervisor as soon as practical.Clean vacant rooms as
assigned.Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as
closely as practical.Follow established Fire Safety Policies and
Procedures.Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies,
etc., as directed or requested.Dispose of refuse daily in
accordance with our established sanitation procedures.Ensure that
an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies is maintained in
utility/janitorial closets to perform daily tasks.Ensure that
work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools,
supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before
leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work
day.Report all accidents/incidents to the supervisor NO MATTER HOW
MINOR THEY MAY BE. (NOTE: Such occurrences must be reported on the
shift in which they occur.)Maintain the CONFIDENTIALITY of
patient/resident care information.Honor the patients'/residents'
personal and property rights.Clean work/supply carts, equipment,
etc., as necessary/directed.Turn in all found articles to the
supervisor.Perform terminal cleaning procedures, as instructed,
when a patient/resident is discharged, and/or transferred to
another room/area.Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous
objects, such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary
equipment, supplies, etc.Participates in the overall quality
assessment and improvement program activities.Participate and
assist in department studies and projects as directed.Attend
departmental and staff meetings as directed.File
complaints/grievances with the supervisor.Attend and participate in
in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc.,
as scheduled/directed.Perform other duties that may become
necessary/appropriate to ensure that the facility is maintained in
a clean, safe and comfortable manner.Must maintain the care and use
of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of
housekeeping areas in a safe, clean and comfortable manner.PM21
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma
or relevant qualification preferred.None required. On-the-job
training provided.Previous cleaning and/or customer service
experience of at least six months preferred.Any combination of
experience and training which provides the required skills,
knowledge and abilities.Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of
age.Must be able to read, write and speak the English
language.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to read and
comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and
memos.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to
communicate orally and in written form effectively with all levels
of employees, patients, families, and vendors.Excellent problem
solving/analysis/judgment skills and high level of attention to
detail and accuracyBuilds and maintains cooperative working
relationshipsMust possess willingness to work harmoniously with
professional and non-professional personnel.Establish and maintain
effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County
employees, elected officials, law enforcement, other agencies, and
the public.Resourceful, dependable and accountableAble to work a
flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and
holidays.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSNonePHYSICAL DEMANDS/
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical
Requirements:Work requires physical activity including extended
periods of walking and standing with occasional climbing, reaching,
carrying, balancing, kneeling, crouching and bending.Must have the
ability to frequently lift and/or carry equipment, files, and other
materials weighing up to 50 pounds as well as push/pull up to 50
pounds of force with grip strength of 65 pounds.Must be able to
assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency
situations.Must be able to continuously perform simple manipulative
dexterity. Occasionally perform difficult manipulative tasks.Must
be able to detect the smell of smoke, spoiled food, soiled linen,
etc.The employee must be able to continuously hear normal sounds
and voice patterns with some background noise. Must have adequate
verbal instructions. Must be able to hear audible emergency
signals, alarms, call, light indicators and to be able to answer
the phone.Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
Must be able to continuously notice a change in the resident
(breathing, color, skin breakdown, etc.).Visual abilities,
correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color
vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those employee encounters while performing functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work
Environment:Work is performed indoors in a health care
facility.Work is performed during assigned shift; however, hours
will occasionally include varied days, hours, holidays, weekends,
and overtime as needed.Subject to frequent interruptions and may
need to reschedule cleaning activities.Is subject to falls, burns
from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as
reactions from dust, disinfectants, etc.The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate, but can occasionally be
loud.Incumbents in this position may be exposed to
infectious/communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, and
potential risk of injury from distraught individuals.Frequent
exposure to chemical compounds of medication and
treatments.Frequent exposure to microbial bacteria and other
infectious agents inherent to care of ill residents.Continuous
exposure to latex, Tyvex, plastic and/or materials which are used
for personal protective equipment.Stress of working with sick
residents and their families, combined with the resident who may be
confused, irrational, highly agitate mood swings.
(Frequently)Subject to involvement with personnel, visitors, state
and federal agency personnel and residents.Summit LTC Management,
LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be
considered for employment without attention to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, veteran or disability status.PI186954673
Keywords: Summit LTC, Bryan , Housekeeping, Hospitality & Tourism , La Grange, Texas
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