Housekeeper

Castle Healthcare•Frankfort, IN

6d•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 guidelines. Under the direction of the Administrator and/or Director of Environmental Services, the role helps maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable facility.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions for mixing cleaning compounds, liquids, and disinfecting solutions.
Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel and handle residents according to their current maturity level.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet, and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.

Responsibilities

Follow work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Report all accidents and incidents to a supervisor, regardless of severity.
Coordinate routine housekeeping services with nursing services in resident living and residential areas.
Clean, wash, sanitize, and polish fixtures, ledges, room heating and cooling units, bathroom fixtures, and other surfaces.
Clean floors by sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting.
Dispose of waste and trash in appropriate containers and replace trash receptacle liners.
Protect residents’ protected health information and promptly report suspected or known disclosure violations to the Administrator.
Follow safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
Use proper techniques and manufacturer instructions when mixing cleaning compounds, disinfectants, and other solutions.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials, hazardous waste, or chemicals.
Perform other duties as assigned.