Housekeeper

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Housekeeper performs various cleaning tasks to ensure the cleanliness of the Community including but not  limited to resident rooms, bathrooms, dining areas, hallways, common areas and offices. The tasks include but not  limited to mopping, vacuuming, scrubbings, sweeping, dusting, polishing and buffing.

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be  required to perform other duties / responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.

Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse / neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Charge Nurse  on Duty.

Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.

Report to work on time and as scheduled.

Vacuum resident rooms, halls and common areas with carpeting.

Sweeps and mops tile and linoleum floors.

Required to strip and wax floors according to schedule.

Empty and clean trashcans and barrels.

Clean bathrooms including sinks, toilets, grab bars, floors walls and showers.

Clean mirrors and windows.

Dust ceilings, vents, lights and other high areas regularly.

Move furniture to ensure cleanliness.

Clean mattresses and beds according to schedule, flip mattresses if needed.

Clean dining areas after meals and special events.

Clean all common areas, employee break rooms, visitor toilets, sinks, hallways and handrails.

Assure compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous  materials and fire safety.

Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.

Essential Job Duties / Physical Requirements

The following is a general list of key job / physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other  job / physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Community.

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in  Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer / gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist  residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine  performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a  requirement of the job.
• Primary Physical Requirements :
• Lift up to 10 lbs : Constantly
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs : Frequently
• Lift 26 to 50 lbs : Occasionally
• Lift over 50 lbs : Rarely
• Carry up to 10 lbs : Constantly
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs : Frequently
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs : Rarely
• Carry over 50 lbs : Rarely
• Reach above should height : Constantly
• Reach at shoulder height : Constantly
• Reach below shoulder height : Constantly
• Push / Pull : Constantly
• Hand Manipulation :
• Grasping : Constantly
• Handling : Constantly
• Torquing : Frequently
• Fingering : Frequently
• Other Physical Considerations
• Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing is required.
• Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the  Community.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the  requirements of this position can be fully met.