Full-Time Housekeeper- Riverton

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Riverton, UT

16d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper works in Environmental Services and reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Its purpose is to maintain a clean environment for residents and staff by providing high-quality service and high standards of cleanliness while complying with infection-control procedures. The role performs routine and deep cleaning, operates and safely maintains cleaning equipment, handles waste, and prepares resident rooms for new admissions. It also distributes linens and supplies to departments. The Housekeeper protects residents’ privacy, dignity, rights, and confidential information; follows facility policies and safety procedures; and completes required documentation, training, and emergency responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned by the Environmental Services Director or Administrator.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Current, active Food Handlers Permit for assisted living facility (ALF) positions only.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform basic math computations, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the general public, including in difficult situations.
Good verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations; be adaptable, organized, efficient, thorough, friendly, polite, courteous, and caring.
Ability to work alone and as part of a team and contribute to teamwork.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements required for the position.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and checks of immunity status to infectious diseases.
Previous long-term care experience preferred.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director and follow department policies and procedures.
Follow daily and deep-cleaning schedules and maintain personal presentation and hygiene.
Use cleaning equipment correctly and safely, keep it in safe condition, and report defects to the department director.
Respect residents’ privacy and individual needs; follow infection-control policies and personal protective equipment requirements.
Complete necessary documentation daily.
Dust furniture, woodwork, and equipment; dust-mop floors; and polish and clean fixtures in rooms and bathrooms.
Operate environmental services equipment, including vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers, and shampooers.
Wet-mop rooms, halls, and other areas; shampoo rugs and furniture; and clean vents, fan fixtures, window tops, door frames, and other high surfaces.
Gather and dispose of trash and waste using specified bags and containers.
Move furniture and other heavy objects as required.
Perform terminal cleaning of resident rooms, prepare rooms for new admissions, and follow isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
Clean and disinfect bathroom fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, and walls.
Prepare supply packs, arrange linen stacks in carts, take and deliver supply requests, and deliver linen according to established par levels and schedules.
Keep work areas orderly, clean equipment, and assist with other assigned cleaning duties.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and comply with facility policies, standards of conduct, and applicable regulations and guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, or mistreatment to appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Follow safety and hygiene measures; report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses; participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training; and fulfill assigned emergency-plan responsibilities, including assisting with resident evacuation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Communicate information concerning residents’ conditions and work effectively alone or as part of a team.
Work beyond normal hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary.