Housekeeping

Job Title: Housekeeper

Program:  Healthcare Residential Options

Reports To: Housekeeping Supervisor

Equal Employment Opportunity

Healthcare Residential Options is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants.  It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation.  The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Position Summary:

The Housekeeper implements all duties related to Housekeeping Department and provides a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and employees.

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable)

Education:  Minimum requirement of high school diploma or GED. Work requires knowledge of basic math, reading and writing skills; and the ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Work experience: Work requires familiarity with proper cleaning methods, equipment and techniques. A minimum of six months experience in and institutional establishment (hospital, nursing home, etc.) as housekeeper is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:   Work requires familiarity with proper cleaning methods, equipment and techniques. Experience in an institutional establishment (hospital, nursing home, etc.) as housekeeper is required.

Interpersonal Skills: Must have manual dexterity to handle cleaning equipment efficiently and safely. Must have the ability to lift and bend. Must have knowledge of program policies and procedures regarding infection control and sanitation. Must possess customer services expertise. Organizes and prioritizes work.

General Performance: Displays willingness to help others. Uses appropriate customer etiquette, e.g., telephone, conversation, demeanor, etc. Takes directions well, accepts constructive criticism and responds accordingly. Respects customer’s, co-worker’s, and organization’s confidentiality. Follow policies/procedures such as appearance, dress, safety, appropriate patient/staff interactions, etc. Works positively with both internal and external customers. Is punctual in all aspects of work. Adheres to attendance policy.

Travel Requirements:  None.

Essential Job Duties

Maintain interior and exterior of all buildings in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.

Clean all interior settings per departmental procedures.

Clean all exterior settings per departmental procedures. rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges.

Ensure clean rooms, bathrooms, and freshly made beds for every new admission. Wash bed linens and towels.

Replenish housekeeping supplies as needed i.e., hand washing liquid, paper towels, cleaning supplies, etc.

Maintain proper housekeeping logs on a daily basis.

Any other duties as assigned.

 
Guidance Requirement:

Indicate the degree to which the position is guided by the Supervisor/Manager

Procedures well established. Few decisions made. Supervisor readily available as needed.

Physical Effort Requirement:
Frequent/strenuous physical effort (e.g., lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.)