Housekeeper

Nexus Health Systems Ltd•San Antonio, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper ensures that a clean and sanitary environment is maintained throughout the building. This position serves as a member of the overall team and is required to maintain a positive attitude towards all team members, patients, residents, visitors, contractors, vendors, and others. This position must also function as a positive supporter of the company and facility policies and procedures following the management team's lead and the administrative team. The individual must be a self-starter with critical thinking skills and teaching skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
At least one year of experience in housekeeping in medical field is preferred.
ABC 101, and annual mandatory meetings.
Must obtain current tuberculosis test within the first fourteen (14) days of employment and annually after that.
Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility, or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Must be knowledgeable of and practice infection control techniques and standards (universal) precautions at all times.

Nice To Haves

Embody the Nexus GOPTIC Core Values as personal talents of Genuineness, Ownership, Positivity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Compassion for working with our patients.
Must be a self-starter with critical thinking skills and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures the cleaning and maintenance of a specific facility area as assigned by the Director of Plant Operations.
Ensures learning the cleaning and maintenance of the other areas of the facility.
Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning chemicals and the proper use of each chemical.
Ensures that chemicals are properly labeled.
Ensures that the cleaning cart is properly cleaned.
Ensures that chemicals are properly locked up and secured.
Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet the staffing needs of the department.
Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
Requires working in damp, dusty, and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.
Empty trash containers daily.
Wet mop floors in all residents’ rooms and bathrooms daily. Damp-mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily.
Ensures the proper use of all designated housekeeping equipment, i.e., vacuum cleaners, carpet machine.
Cleans carpet or rug areas to include vacuuming, detailing edges, and shampooing.
Change curtains and drapes as needed.
Assist in moving furniture and equipment
Cleans lights, vents, walls, and windows.
Assists with general cleaning duties, which may include but are not limited to resident rooms, offices, public areas, waiting rooms, etc.
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in the moving and lifting of supplies and equipment.
Utilizes appropriate precautions in using all chemicals to minimize the potential for exposure of self and the environment.
Cleans and properly stores equipment and supplies at the end of the shift.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing to fulfill position and responsibilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.