Housekeeper 7:00am-3:00pm (The Lebanon Valley Home)

United Church of Christ Homes•Annville, PA

3d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Housekeeping Assistant ensures the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. The role works in office and resident areas and involves routine cleaning, infection-control procedures, safe handling and storage of equipment and supplies, and maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff. The position may require work beyond normal hours and on-call response during emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Ability to summarize and relate information.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to meet the position's requirements.
Must meet the facility's general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Ability to relate to and work with people who exhibit emotional instability, confusion, or hostility.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 3 feet and carry it at least 25 feet.
Using a mechanical device, ability to regularly push, pull, or move more than 50 pounds a distance of 300 feet.

Responsibilities

Follow cleaning schedules and adjust them as needed for resident-specific needs, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and disinfecting.
Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services.
Perform routine and terminal isolation procedures according to infection-control practices.
Clean assigned work areas and equipment, and properly store equipment, tools, and supplies.
Discard infectious waste in appropriate containers.
Use proper techniques when mixing cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions.
Report missing or improperly labeled hazardous chemical containers.
Follow policies governing the use and disposal of personal protective equipment, supplies, and infectious waste.
Dispose of refuse in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
Assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations when necessary.