FT Housekeeper Day Shift at Long Term Care Facility
About The Position
This is a full-time Housekeeper position with a day shift schedule at a Long Term Care Facility called SEM Haven. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and disinfection standards throughout the facility, including resident rooms, common areas, and restrooms. The housekeeper will be responsible for thorough cleaning, restocking supplies, and ensuring rooms are presentable for potential residents and families. Safety protocols, including the proper use of chemicals and personal protective equipment, are essential. The position also includes participation in committees and new hire orientation, as well as accurate record-keeping of completed tasks.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Must be free from illegal use of drugs and free from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
- Must pass drug screening and criminal background checks prior to hire.
Nice To Haves
- housekeeping or laundry experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Cleans & disinfects all surfaces within assigned area using approved chemicals
- Does whole room thorough cleaning and bed scrubs according to schedule
- Cleans & disinfects all restrooms daily and as needed, including floors and bathing rooms
- Understands how to use SDS sheets
- Uses chemicals per manufacturer’s specifications and company policy
- Places wet floor signs properly; removes them when floor is dry
- Changes mop water per policy and after cleaning isolation rooms or heavily soiled areas
- Uses proper body mechanics
- Replenishes supply of towels, Toilet Tissue and soap in all areas
- Straightens, rearranges furniture; keeps common areas ready for show at all times; assists elders to keep rooms neat and clean and keep down clutter
- Maintains clean work area including housekeeping and storage closets
- Thoroughly cleans vacated rooms immediately including bed/mattress scrub and wipe down walls; check curtains for soil and launder if necessary; ensures room is ready to show potential elders/families at all times
- Moves elder and belongings to new room when transferred within the home
- Cleans isolation rooms per policy using proper personal protective equipment
- Reports safety issues to supervisor as soon as possible
- Wears gloves during cleaning; changes and washes hands per policy after each room
- Participates in committees and orientation of new hires
- Accurately records all completed assigned areas on flow record
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
