Part-Time Housekeeper Weekend

TruHealth•Columbia, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility policies and procedures. The role involves cleaning public areas, patient rooms, dining areas, and assigned zones; maintaining supplies and equipment; following infection-control and safety procedures; and supporting a clean, orderly skilled nursing facility. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. A supervisor frequently determines priorities, and manager direction may occasionally be needed in extraordinary circumstances. The position is in Huntsville, Alabama. The work is typically performed in a standard skilled nursing facility that is well-lit and maintained at a comfortable, temperature-controlled environment. Frequent above-average conversational noise, exposure to hazardous materials, and travel may be involved. The position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime, or occasional weekend work.

Requirements

Reliable transportation.
Successful completion of required training.
Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and follow infection-control, universal-precaution, isolation, and fire-safety procedures.
Ability to attend work reliably and on time, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively with coworkers.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Interpret work schedules and assignments and perform tasks according to daily schedules.
Clean or vacuum front entry, lobby areas, public restrooms, nurses’ stations, office areas, handrails, door closures, fire extinguishers, vents, and other dust-prone areas.
Clean assigned zones in an orderly and thorough manner, including doors, walls, ceilings, patient-room furniture, windows and sills, overbed lights, bed frames and rails, vents, and other dust-prone items.
Clean dining tables, chairs, ice machines, coffee pots, and other equipment immediately after patient meals.
Monitor the location of chemicals during cleaning.
Complete monthly bed-cleaning duties according to the posted schedule.
Refill toilet paper, paper towel, soap, and other dispensers.
Keep work areas free of hazardous conditions, spills, excess carts, baskets, supplies, and equipment.
Dispose of waste and trash in proper containers and replace receptacle liners.
Set up appropriate caution and safety signs before housekeeping tasks.
Keep assigned areas clean and properly store equipment, tools, and supplies during work and before leaving the area.
Assist with lifting heavy equipment and supplies as directed or requested.
Report low housekeeping-supply inventory.
Clean housekeeping equipment and carts.
Perform terminal cleaning procedures and other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Recheck areas before the end of the shift to confirm order, clean maid carts, and trash removal are complete.
Maintain respect for patients’ dignity and personal and property rights.
Attend and participate in scheduled or directed in-service education and on-the-job training.
Immediately report incidents, accidents, hazardous conditions, and equipment issues to the supervisor.
Follow infection-control, universal-precaution, isolation-coordination, and fire-safety procedures.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality, including HIPAA information.
Turn in or report lost-and-found items to the supervisor.
Promote an optimistic, warm, and attentive atmosphere for patients’ personal and health care needs.
Complete required training and handle multiple priorities effectively.