Housekeeper - 1st shift - Nursing facility

JOB TITLE:

Housekeeper

DEPARTMENT:
Environmental Services

REPORTS TO:

Environmental Services Director

POSITION TYPE:
Full time position.

HOURS:

7:00am - 3:00pm M-F including alternating weekends

CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for accomplishing and maintaining the cleanliness of the facility.

Essential Duties:

* Provide general cleaning and waste removal in resident rooms and all common areas daily.

* Maintain care and use of supplies and equipment; make regular inspections of building areas.

* As required, provide services in the Laundry area.

* Report all unusual conditions, behaviors, and/or resident concerns to the appropriate Management/Supervisory staff in a timely manner.

* Respond and react in a kind, polite, and professional manner with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.

* May be required to work independently or assist others in the cleaning of other facilities or residences of the organization.

* Report all unusual conditions, behaviors, and/or resident concerns to the appropriate Management/Supervisory staff in a timely manner.

* Respond and react in a kind, polite, and professional manner with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors.

* May be required to work independently or assist others in the cleaning of other facilities or residences of the organization.

* May be required to perform other duties in keeping with the nature of this position which will not significantly alter the job requirements.

* Must adhere to all facility and departmental Fire, Disaster, Threat, and Emergency procedures.

* Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures in the performance of position responsibilities.

* Must attend organizational and/or departmental training sessions and/or in-services as scheduled.

* Demonstrate interest and commitment to work with a diverse senior population.

* Maintain and facilitate a caring, compassionate and understanding relationship with residents by answering all questions and concerns.

* Dress professionally an in accordance with the companys dress code.

* Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant it using good judgement and ethical conduct.

* Able to perform job duties and work independently with frequent interruptions.

* Able to read, write and speak English in a cogent and professional manner.

* Able to organize, prioritize, and manage time, multiple tasks and projects.

* Capable of concentrating with large volumes of work and handle pressure.

* Possess the ability to maintain reliable on-site attendance.

* Able to work mandatory work days and mandatory OT as needed.

* Able to meet the physical demands and working environment of the position.

* Able to follow procedures.

* May be required to perform other duties in keeping with the nature of this position which will not significantly alter the job requirements.

Education and/or

Experience:

One or more years of experience in cleaning and caring for a building preferred.

One or more years of experience in a healthcare or skilled nursing preferred.