Full-Time Skilled Nursing Housekeeper- Riverton

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Riverton, UT

17h•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper works in the Environmental Services department at Rocky Mountain Care in Riverton, Utah, and reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Its purpose is to maintain a clean environment for residents and staff, provide high-quality service, uphold cleanliness standards, and follow infection-control procedures. The role performs routine and deep cleaning throughout the facility, including resident rooms, bathrooms, halls, and other areas. Duties also include preparing rooms for new admissions, following isolation procedures, managing linens and supplies, and keeping work areas and cleaning equipment orderly and safe. The Housekeeper must protect residents’ dignity, privacy, and rights; comply with facility policies and applicable regulations; maintain confidentiality; and report safety, compliance, or resident-care concerns to appropriate personnel. This position requires moving throughout the workday and may involve bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, moving heavy objects, assisting with resident evacuation, and exposure to infectious materials, hazardous chemicals, odors, dust, and other environmental conditions. Work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays, may be necessary. Assigned training and skills competency must be completed as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and perform basic math computations as needed.
Must be a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, 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, friendly, polite, courteous, and caring; and demonstrate thoroughness, organization, and efficiency.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform job-related physical movements, including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and overhead lifting.
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks for infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Must follow established infection-control policies and procedures.
Must maintain confidentiality and report resident-care, safety, compliance, and workplace concerns as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous long-term care experience preferred.
Current, active Food Handlers Permit for ALF only.

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 high standards of personal presentation and hygiene.
Use cleaning equipment safely, keep it in safe condition, and report defects to the department director.
Respect residents’ privacy and individual needs and follow infection-control and personal protective equipment requirements.
Complete required documentation daily.
Dust furniture, woodwork, and equipment; dust-mop floors; and clean and polish room and bathroom fixtures.
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, windows, door frames, and other high surfaces.
Collect and dispose of trash and waste using specified bags and containers.
Move furniture and other heavy objects as needed.
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, load linen carts, take supply requests, deliver supplies, and deliver linen according to established par levels and schedules.
Keep work areas neat and orderly, clean equipment, and assist with other cleaning duties as assigned.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, promote and protect residents’ rights, and protect residents from abuse.
Follow facility policies, business-conduct standards, state and federal regulations, and safety and hygiene measures.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Report policy or regulatory noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation or discrimination, allegations of resident abuse or mistreatment, occupational exposures, and work-related injuries or illnesses to the appropriate personnel.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during an emergency plan activation.
Complete all assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Work effectively alone and as part of a team; communicate information concerning a resident’s condition; and maintain composure in stressful situations.