Housekeeper

Castle Healthcare•Waldron, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as directed by the Administrator and/or Director of Environmental Services. The role helps maintain the facility in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, and disinfecting solutions.
Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel and handle residents according to their current maturity level.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able 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, no matter how minor.
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, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting as needed.
Dispose of waste and trash in proper containers and replace 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 when mixing cleaning compounds, disinfectants, and other cleaning solutions, and consult manufacturer instructions when necessary.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials, hazardous waste, or chemicals.
Perform other duties as assigned.