Purpose of Your Job Position

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Safety
• Staff Development
• Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure that housekeepers clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showers.
  • Ensure that housekeepers empty waste receptacles in patient rooms patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the facility.
  • Ensure that patient areas are clean, including mopping and/or buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneath.
  • Ensure that hallways are clean of debris, mopped, stripped and buffed following company and center policies and procedures.
  • Ensure walls, furniture and equipment are cleaned as needed to provide a clean pleasant environment for residents, staff and visitors
  • Work safely following proper procedures when using chemicals and ensure that Housekeeping staff follow these procedures and are trained accordingly.
  • Establish cleaning schedules and ensure that the schedules are followed by Housekeeping staff.
  • Crosstrain Housekeeping staff for other duties
    (laundry, Floor Tech and Housemen) in case needed
  • Order supplies for housekeeping and Laundry
    (chemicals, small equipment, linens, towels, washcloths, sheets, blankets, etc.) with the approval of the Plant Operations Director or Assistant.
  • Complete day and time schedules 2 weeks in advance for all housekeeping employees and post.
  • Handle the hiring, orientation and termination of the department under the guidance of the Plant Operations Director or Assistant.
  • Assume the work duties of an employee when a shift is understaffed due to illness or other reasons.
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Experience in the Healthcare Industry a plus.