Housekeeping-FT Day Shift

Stonebridge Owensville • Owensville, MO

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper Aide provides cleaning services to ensure a safe, sanitary, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and the public. Housekeeping services are maintained in accordance with facility policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations to enhance the quality of life for residents. StoneBridge Senior Living emphasizes a caregiver philosophy, considering it a privilege to serve residents and support each other. The company fosters a close, welcoming family environment where employees develop skills and are encouraged to be their best selves to provide high-quality care. With over 50 years of dedication to caring for others, StoneBridge aims to provide a spectrum of high-quality care including Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Care.

Requirements

• Friendly attitude and excellent communication skills required.
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a healthcare environment in Environmental Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, scrub) assigned resident rooms, bathrooms and common areas daily according to facility procedures.
• Respects resident’s privacy and preferences about room arrangement, personal items.
• Knocks before entering resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Cleans walls ceilings, windows, mirrors, and waxed floors according to department procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Takes appropriate actions to secure housekeeping supplies out of reach of residents at all times.
• Disposes of trash and waste, including biohazardous waste and other materials that require special handling, only in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Posts signs indicating safety hazard any time housekeeping activities pose environmental hazards to staff, residents, visitors or others in the facility.
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) when at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially hazardous body fluids and all other times indicated by facility policies and procedures.
• Complies with all safety instructions and procedures when using chemical substances.
• Refers to labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for instructions.
• Keeps all chemicals and cleaning supplies in their original containers.
• Asks supervisor for assistance if unsure of proper handling techniques.
• Monitors and reports all evidence of rodents or pests to supervisor.
• Communicates with Maintenance Director with preparation for state inspections.
• Attends survey training and interacts with state surveyors only as instructed by immediate supervisor.
• Reports injury to self or others to supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned.
• Applies information to job tasks.
• Monitors workplace for safety and fire hazards and corrects or reports potential problems.
• Participate in fare and disaster drills.
• In the event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, critical illness, accident, employee assistance program)
• 401(k)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees