Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to maintain Jasper Health Systems in a clean, sanitary and infection-free condition through cleaning of building, fixtures, and furnishings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows cleaning schedule (daily, weekly and monthly) as outlined by the Housekeeping Director and Assistant Director.
- Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
- The general cleaning and appearance of floors and entrances except for the occupied patient rooms and kitchen.
- Dust mops and/or sweeps and run floor scrubber with a disinfecting solution on a daily basis.
- Vacuums interior and exterior entrance rugs, and carpet. Also shampoo and disinfect rugs and carpet on an as needed basis.
- Remove and discard waste /trash the housekeeper has removed from areas throughout facility and put into proper containers outside the facility.
- Strip and seal floors as directed by Director and/or Assistant Director.
- Move furniture in resident rooms on an as needed basis for the housekeeper.
- Remove for cleaning divider curtains in patient / resident rooms.
- Clean any chairs that have been soiled by a resident or guest.
- Steam wheel chairs and other chairs as needed.
- Work areas clean and that tools and supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas at the end of the day.
- Maintains and cleans equipment used in performing duties.
- Other duties as assigned or miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
- Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (either nursing and/or housekeeping) or directly report to the Maintenance Department.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Ability to work independently, and to follow directions and carry out assignments to completion working independently
- Good verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with residents, their families, and coworkers.
- Must display patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents gently
- High school diploma or GED required