Housekeeper - Salt Lake City

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•$15 - $16•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 provide a clean environment for residents and staff, maintain high standards of cleanliness and service, and comply with infection control procedures. The role performs routine and deep cleaning, uses and maintains cleaning equipment safely, handles linen and supply distribution, and completes required documentation. The Housekeeper also supports resident dignity, privacy, safety, and rights; follows facility policies and applicable regulations; maintains confidentiality; and participates in required training, emergency drills, and assigned emergency-plan duties. The position is part-time, scheduled for 20–25 hours per week, on the day shift, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Current, active Food Handler’s Permit for assisted living facility (ALF) positions.
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 with residents, personnel, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the general public; patience and tact when dealing with difficult residents, family, or staff.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform the physical movements needed for the position, including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and overhead lifting.
Ability to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Good verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations; adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous, and caring attitude; thoroughness; and ability to stay organized and efficient.
Previous long-term care experience preferred.
Ability to tolerate potential exposure to falls, equipment burns, odors, dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, other air contaminants, infectious waste, and infectious diseases or conditions.
May encounter hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors, or personnel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Carry out cleaning duties according to Environmental Services policies and direction, and adhere to daily and deep-cleaning schedules.
Maintain personal presentation and hygiene, use cleaning equipment correctly and safely, keep it in safe condition, and report defects.
Respect residents’ privacy and individual needs and follow infection-control and personal protective equipment requirements.
Complete necessary documentation daily and perform other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director.
Dust furniture, woodwork, and equipment; dust-mop floors; and clean and polish room and bathroom fixtures.
Operate environmental services equipment such as vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers, and shampooers.
Wet-mop rooms, halls, and other areas; shampoo rugs and furniture; and clean high surfaces, including vents, fan fixtures, window tops, and door frames.
Collect 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 department supply packs, place linen stacks in carts, take and deliver supply requests, and deliver linen according to established par levels and schedules.
Keep work areas neat and orderly, clean equipment, and assist with other cleaning duties.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and comply with facility policies, business-conduct standards, and state and federal regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and suspected resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment to appropriate personnel.
Follow safety and hygiene measures, protect residents from abuse, cooperate with investigations, and report occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses as required.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, fulfill assigned duties during emergency-plan activation, and assist in resident evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Work effectively alone and as part of a team, communicate information about residents’ conditions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.