Housekeeper - Salt Lake City (56161)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Housekeeper works in the Environmental Services Department and reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor. The role helps maintain a clean environment for residents and staff by providing high-quality cleaning services, meeting cleanliness standards, and following infection-control procedures. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and is classified as Department Staff. The schedule is listed as 20–25 hours per week. The Housekeeper performs routine and deep cleaning, maintains and safely uses cleaning equipment, handles linen and supply distribution, and prepares resident rooms for new admissions. The position also requires respectful interactions with residents, protection of residents’ rights and confidential information, compliance with facility policies and regulations, and participation in training and emergency procedures. Work may involve physical activity, exposure to infectious materials and cleaning products, and working beyond normal hours or on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and perform basic mathematical computations as needed.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
Patience, tact and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family members and staff.
Ability to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and assist with evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and make other common physical movements needed for the position.
Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for various infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and exercise judgment.
Good verbal and written communication skills, adaptability, courtesy, caring attitude, thoroughness, organization and efficiency.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Comply with assigned training and skills competency requirements as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED diploma preferred.
Current active Food Handlers Permit, for assisted living facilities only.
Previous long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out cleaning duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director and follow department policies and procedures.
Follow daily and deep-cleaning schedules.
Maintain personal presentation and hygiene standards.
Use cleaning equipment correctly and safely, keep it in safe condition, and report defects to the department director.
Respect residents’ privacy and individual needs and adhere to infection-control and personal protective equipment requirements.
Complete required daily documentation.
Dust furniture, woodwork and equipment; dust-mop floors; and clean and polish fixtures in rooms and bathrooms.
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 and other high surfaces.
Gather 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 supply packs, take supply requests, deliver supplies, and distribute linen according to established par levels and schedules.
Keep work areas orderly, clean equipment, and assist with other cleaning duties as assigned.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and comply with facility policies, standards of conduct, and applicable regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment to appropriate personnel.
Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials or hazardous chemicals, as well as work-related injuries and illnesses, according to facility policy.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during facility emergency-plan activation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director or Administrator.