HOUSEKEEPER

Edmonds Post Acute • Edmonds, WA

47d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for the clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility procedures. This role involves keeping resident rooms and contents clean and orderly, and cleaning other areas of the facility daily as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor. The position requires treating all residents with dignity and respect, being courteous and cooperative with personnel, residents, and the public, and practicing infection control policies. The Housekeeper must also secure cleaning chemicals, promptly report needed repairs, and perform other assigned housekeeping tasks. Additionally, they may assist with major housekeeping tasks and react appropriately to emergencies. The role emphasizes demonstrating knowledge of resident rights, maintaining confidentiality, and exhibiting honesty and integrity. A neat and clean appearance is expected, along with the ability to understand English, follow directions, and complete responsibilities. Knowledge of basic cleaning and disinfecting principles and dependability are essential.

Requirements

• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department
• Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning and disinfecting
• Dependability
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.
• Must be able to bend, squat, pull, stoop and push up to 50 pounds.
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.
• Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Housekeeping experience in a long term care facility or as a housekeeper in an institutional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility procedures
• Keep resident rooms and contents clean and orderly in accordance with the wishes of the resident
• Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor including one or more of the following: Tub/Shower rooms Offices Kitchen Day rooms Activity rooms Halls and lobby Utility rooms Nurses stations Linen areas
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas
• Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public
• Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility
• Secure cleaning chemicals in locked housekeeping cart or closet unless in immediate possession and use
• Promptly report any needed repairs to Housekeeping Supervisor
• Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor
• Assist Housekeeping Supervisor with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested to do so
• React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property
• Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department
• Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning and disinfecting
• Dependability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED