PRN Housekeeper/Laundry Aide- West Valley

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•West Valley City, UT

7d•$16 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper/Laundry Aide works in Environmental Services at Rocky Mountain Care’s Hunter Hollow skilled nursing community in West Valley City, Utah. The position helps provide a clean environment for residents and staff through high-quality cleaning, laundry and linen delivery, and compliance with infection-control procedures. The role reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee carries out cleaning duties and follows daily and deep-cleaning schedules, facility policies, safety and hygiene procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements. Work includes cleaning resident rooms and common areas, performing terminal cleaning, preparing rooms for new admissions, handling supplies and linens, and keeping work areas and equipment clean and orderly. The employee is also expected to protect residents’ rights and confidentiality, report safety or compliance concerns, and participate in assigned training and emergency drills. The position requires movement throughout the workday and may involve bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, moving heavy objects, and assisting with resident evacuation. The employee may encounter infectious waste and diseases, hazardous chemicals, odors, dust, and difficult or emotional residents, visitors, or personnel. Work beyond normal hours and on weekends or holidays may be necessary.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and perform basic mathematical computations as needed.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork; ability to work independently as well as on a team.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including in difficult or stressful situations.
Ability to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Good verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and demonstrate an adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous, caring, thorough, organized, and efficient approach.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements required for the position.
Ability to assist with evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace and must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
High school diploma or GED is listed as preferred.
Current active Food Handlers Permit is required for ALF only.

Nice To Haves

Previous long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Carry out cleaning duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director and follow department policies and procedures.
Follow daily and deep-cleaning schedules and maintain standards of cleanliness and infection control.
Dust furniture, woodwork, and equipment; dust-mop and wet-mop floors; clean fixtures, rooms, bathrooms, halls, and other areas.
Operate environmental services equipment, including vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers, and shampooers; clean and safely maintain equipment and report defects.
Perform terminal cleaning of resident rooms, prepare rooms for new admissions, and follow isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
Clean vents, fan fixtures, high surfaces, windows, doors, walls, mirrors, and other fixtures.
Gather and dispose of trash and waste using specified bags and containers.
Move furniture and other heavy objects as required.
Prepare department supply packs, take supply requests, deliver supplies, and distribute linen according to established par levels and schedules.
Keep work areas neat and orderly and complete required documentation daily.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights and confidentiality, and respect their privacy and individual needs.
Follow facility policies, safety and hygiene measures, infection-control procedures, and PPE requirements.
Report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, suspected abuse or mistreatment, occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses to appropriate personnel.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned responsibilities during activation of the facility emergency plan.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director or Administrator.