Housekeeper I

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center•Dedham, MA

1d•$16 - $25

About The Position

Position Summary: To perform housekeeping tasks and assignments and cleaning projects. To facilitate communication as needed among members, staff, visitors and other guests in an accurate, friendly, and professional manner. Provides daily cleaning, room and floor/carpet care, moving and project services as directed. Assist with personal laundering/bed making. Assist Resident care by responding to Requests and Emergencies. Expose to blood or other potentially infection materials during cleaning certain areas Work Saturday & Sunday, holidays. This is an essential worker position, it is required to present to work even with difficult weather. Core Competencies: Follows all policies, procedures and culture set forth by the organization Able to accomplish all responsibilities without supervision/assistance after the training period is completed Demonstrates knowledge and efficient use of cleaning techniques, equipment and tools Capable of finishing the daily schedule in the time allotted Demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness Acts in a manner outside the traditional “role” as needed in order to meet residents’/patients’ needs Excellent professional customer service and communication skills and the ability to listen and follow oral instructions Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the residents Contributes to the development of a culture of caring Shows flexibility to meet the needs of the residents and staff Displays integrity, honesty and good work ethics Pays attention to own and others safety while using equipment and supplies Team Player with a strong ability to motivate others and resolve conflicts Position Responsibilities: Clean assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures Responds to emergencies, special needs and clean after spills/accidents as required or directed Communicates and respond to issues and problems in a timely and efficient manner Communicates issues/concerns to leadership that may require quality monitoring Clean mirrors, sinks and toilets in common area restrooms according to prescribed sanitary standards Remove debris/trash from the front of the building, driveways, and all common areas inside or out Wash, dust, polish, vacuum and sweep all areas of the lobby and commons area including the Front Desk, elevators and administrative offices and corridors, bathrooms. Periodically check and restock all supplies including toilet paper, soap and hand towels in common area restrooms Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to supervisor Listen and respond to resident, guest and staff requests and inquiries Stock and clean storage area for equipment and supplies Maintain all equipment used in clean, organize & performing duties Following safety and infection control procedures Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned SNF & ALU floors Qualifications: High school diploma preferred One to two years in Housekeeping preferred Ability to listen, write, and speak effectively Knowledge of infection control policies Thorough understanding of operating cleaning equipments Previous security or concierge experience preferred, First Aid or medical training a plus People skills: Teamwork; Leadership; Interpersonal Skills. Friendly and approachable attitude. Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Must be able to respond quickly to alarms Prolonged periods of walking and/or standing. Also requires bending, stooping, reaching and moving light furniture Needs ability to lift up to 70 pounds. Exposure to chemicals on a constant basis requiring special clothing (PPE), or safety equipment The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposure to noise. There is protection from weather conditions Interacts with residents, family members and other staff under all conditions and circumstances Exposure to medical waste and occasionally unsanitary conditions, unpleasant odors, and hazardous (concentrated) chemicals Ability to push/pull a housekeeping cart, mop and bucket, vacuum, use of floor equipment, climbing ladder to 6/8 feet Remote Type Salary Range: $16.16 - $24.99

Requirements

High school diploma preferred
One to two years in Housekeeping preferred
Ability to listen, write, and speak effectively
Knowledge of infection control policies
Thorough understanding of operating cleaning equipments
People skills: Teamwork; Leadership; Interpersonal Skills.
Friendly and approachable attitude.
Must be able to respond quickly to alarms
Prolonged periods of walking and/or standing.
Also requires bending, stooping, reaching and moving light furniture
Needs ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
Exposure to chemicals on a constant basis requiring special clothing (PPE), or safety equipment
The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposure to noise.
There is protection from weather conditions
Interacts with residents, family members and other staff under all conditions and circumstances
Exposure to medical waste and occasionally unsanitary conditions, unpleasant odors, and hazardous (concentrated) chemicals
Ability to push/pull a housekeeping cart, mop and bucket, vacuum, use of floor equipment, climbing ladder to 6/8 feet

Nice To Haves

Previous security or concierge experience preferred
First Aid or medical training a plus

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures
Responds to emergencies, special needs and clean after spills/accidents as required or directed
Communicates and respond to issues and problems in a timely and efficient manner
Communicates issues/concerns to leadership that may require quality monitoring
Clean mirrors, sinks and toilets in common area restrooms according to prescribed sanitary standards
Remove debris/trash from the front of the building, driveways, and all common areas inside or out
Wash, dust, polish, vacuum and sweep all areas of the lobby and commons area including the Front Desk, elevators and administrative offices and corridors, bathrooms.
Periodically check and restock all supplies including toilet paper, soap and hand towels in common area restrooms
Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to supervisor
Listen and respond to resident, guest and staff requests and inquiries
Stock and clean storage area for equipment and supplies
Maintain all equipment used in clean, organize & performing duties
Following safety and infection control procedures
Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned SNF & ALU floors