Housekeeper- Full time - 7am-3pm
JOB
Summary:
The Housekeeper essentially performs the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, and the facility's policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
o Interpret work schedules and assignmentso Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily scheduleso Clean and/or vacuum front entry, lobby areas and public restrooms upon checking in, including:
o Nurses stationo Office areaso Hall handrailso Door closureso Fire extinguisherso Supply and exhaust ventso Anywhere prone to dust collectiono Clean assigned zone, proceeding in an orderly fashion and doing a complete job, including:
o Doors and door frameso Wallso Ceilingso Patient room furnitureo Windows and sillso Overbed lightso Bed frames and railso Exhaust ventso Any item prone to dust collectiono Clean dining tables, chairs, ice machines, coffee pots and other equipment immediately after patient mealso During cleaning process, monitor location of chemicalso Complete monthly bed cleaning duty, as posted on monthly time scheduleo Fill dispensers:
toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.
o Keep work areas free of hazardous conditions, spills, excess carts, baskets, supplies, and equipmento Discard waste and trash into proper containers and re-line receptacles with plastic linerso Properly set up appropriate Caution and safety signs before performing housekeeping taskso Ensure that work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc.
are properly stored during work periods, as well as before leaving areao Assist in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc.
, as directed or requestedo Report low inventory of housekeeping supplieso Clean housekeeping equipment, carts, etc.
o Perform terminal cleaning procedures and other related duties as assigned by supervisoro Before end of shift, recheck all areas to ensure proper order, cleanliness of maid carts and completion of trash removalo Other duties as assignedJOB REQUIREMENTS:
o Maintain dignity and respect for patients' personal and property rightso Attend and participate in in-service education classes, on-the-job training programs as scheduled or as directedo Report all incidents, accidents, hazardous conditions or equipment to supervisor immediatelyo Comply with established infection control and universal precaution practices, and coordinate isolation procedures with nursing services, as well as follow fire safety policies and procedureso Maintain privacy and confidentiality of conditions and other information relating to patientso Turn in and/or report all lost and found items to supervisoro Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients' personal and health care needso Successful completion of required trainingo Handle multiple priorities effectivelyo Reliable transportationRequired Computer Software/Equipment used:
o HRIS and/or scheduling systemso Computer REQUIRED
Qualifications:
o Education:
o High school diploma or equivalent preferredCOMPANY COMPETENCIES:
o Respect - We treat people as they want to be treated, showing regard for their rights and privacyo Integrity - We emphasize honesty, fairness, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching o Teamwork - We work collaboratively to improve processes, resolve problems and reward resultso Excellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standards, aspiring to zero defects in every tasko Compassion - We respond to those who need help with sensitivity and a positive attitudeo Professionalism - We perform our duties with skill, good judgement and politenessJOB COMPETENCIES:
1.
Analytical Thinking:
Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion; solves problems in a timely manner.
2.
Customer and Personal Service:
Possess good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; respond promptly to customer's needs.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing personal services, including needs assessment; meeting quality standards.
3.
Accountability:
Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results; able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.
4.
Attendance:
Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered; returns from lunch and breaks appropriately; arrives at meetings on time; notifies supervisor of pending absences.
5.
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; listens and receives clarification.
6.
Ethical Behavior:
Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations; maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information; treats others with respect.
7.
Initiative:
Seeks increased responsibility; sets self-improvement goals related to the organization's objectives.
8.
Job and Industry Knowledge:
Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; seeks additional information.
9.
Productivity and Quality of Work:
Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
10.
Teamwork:
Displays ease working with others; contributes ideas and skills to team; puts success of team above own interests.
Communicates with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of patients.
SCOPE AND LEVEL OF WORK:
o Complexity:
Duties assigned are not generally complex.
Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
o Decision Making:
Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.
o Communications:
Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
o Supervision Received:
Performs work with supervisory oversight.
Under general supervision, receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.
Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.
Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
o Does not have supervisory responsibilities o Supervisor frequently determines prioritieso Occasionally needs manager's direction due to extraordinary circumstancesWORKING CONDITIONS:
o Audio-Visual:
Hearing:
Good o Ability to lift to 40 poundso Exposure to hazardous materialso Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling o Work is typically performed in a standard skilled nursing facility; well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlledo Above-average conversational noise is frequento Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end worko Travel may be requiredThe 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.
SAFETY EXPECTATIONS:
o Work safely and follow safety ruleso Report unsafe working conditions and behaviorso Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices19020:
Housekeeper Recommended Skills Analytical Communication Confidentiality Courtesy Data Analysis Decision Making Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The Housekeeper essentially performs the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, and the facility's policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
o Interpret work schedules and assignmentso Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily scheduleso Clean and/or vacuum front entry, lobby areas and public restrooms upon checking in, including:
o Nurses stationo Office areaso Hall handrailso Door closureso Fire extinguisherso Supply and exhaust ventso Anywhere prone to dust collectiono Clean assigned zone, proceeding in an orderly fashion and doing a complete job, including:
o Doors and door frameso Wallso Ceilingso Patient room furnitureo Windows and sillso Overbed lightso Bed frames and railso Exhaust ventso Any item prone to dust collectiono Clean dining tables, chairs, ice machines, coffee pots and other equipment immediately after patient mealso During cleaning process, monitor location of chemicalso Complete monthly bed cleaning duty, as posted on monthly time scheduleo Fill dispensers:
toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.
o Keep work areas free of hazardous conditions, spills, excess carts, baskets, supplies, and equipmento Discard waste and trash into proper containers and re-line receptacles with plastic linerso Properly set up appropriate Caution and safety signs before performing housekeeping taskso Ensure that work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc.
are properly stored during work periods, as well as before leaving areao Assist in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc.
, as directed or requestedo Report low inventory of housekeeping supplieso Clean housekeeping equipment, carts, etc.
o Perform terminal cleaning procedures and other related duties as assigned by supervisoro Before end of shift, recheck all areas to ensure proper order, cleanliness of maid carts and completion of trash removalo Other duties as assignedJOB REQUIREMENTS:
o Maintain dignity and respect for patients' personal and property rightso Attend and participate in in-service education classes, on-the-job training programs as scheduled or as directedo Report all incidents, accidents, hazardous conditions or equipment to supervisor immediatelyo Comply with established infection control and universal precaution practices, and coordinate isolation procedures with nursing services, as well as follow fire safety policies and procedureso Maintain privacy and confidentiality of conditions and other information relating to patientso Turn in and/or report all lost and found items to supervisoro Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients' personal and health care needso Successful completion of required trainingo Handle multiple priorities effectivelyo Reliable transportationRequired Computer Software/Equipment used:
o HRIS and/or scheduling systemso Computer REQUIRED
Qualifications:
o Education:
o High school diploma or equivalent preferredCOMPANY COMPETENCIES:
o Respect - We treat people as they want to be treated, showing regard for their rights and privacyo Integrity - We emphasize honesty, fairness, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching o Teamwork - We work collaboratively to improve processes, resolve problems and reward resultso Excellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standards, aspiring to zero defects in every tasko Compassion - We respond to those who need help with sensitivity and a positive attitudeo Professionalism - We perform our duties with skill, good judgement and politenessJOB COMPETENCIES:
1.
Analytical Thinking:
Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion; solves problems in a timely manner.
2.
Customer and Personal Service:
Possess good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; respond promptly to customer's needs.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing personal services, including needs assessment; meeting quality standards.
3.
Accountability:
Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results; able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.
4.
Attendance:
Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered; returns from lunch and breaks appropriately; arrives at meetings on time; notifies supervisor of pending absences.
5.
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; listens and receives clarification.
6.
Ethical Behavior:
Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations; maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information; treats others with respect.
7.
Initiative:
Seeks increased responsibility; sets self-improvement goals related to the organization's objectives.
8.
Job and Industry Knowledge:
Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; seeks additional information.
9.
Productivity and Quality of Work:
Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
10.
Teamwork:
Displays ease working with others; contributes ideas and skills to team; puts success of team above own interests.
Communicates with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of patients.
SCOPE AND LEVEL OF WORK:
o Complexity:
Duties assigned are not generally complex.
Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
o Decision Making:
Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.
o Communications:
Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
o Supervision Received:
Performs work with supervisory oversight.
Under general supervision, receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.
Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.
Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
o Does not have supervisory responsibilities o Supervisor frequently determines prioritieso Occasionally needs manager's direction due to extraordinary circumstancesWORKING CONDITIONS:
o Audio-Visual:
Hearing:
Good o Ability to lift to 40 poundso Exposure to hazardous materialso Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling o Work is typically performed in a standard skilled nursing facility; well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlledo Above-average conversational noise is frequento Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end worko Travel may be requiredThe 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.
SAFETY EXPECTATIONS:
o Work safely and follow safety ruleso Report unsafe working conditions and behaviorso Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices19020:
Housekeeper Recommended Skills Analytical Communication Confidentiality Courtesy Data Analysis Decision Making Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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