Housekeeper FT

THE WESLEY • Hutchinson, KS

10d • $14 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings, and floor care in assigned areas, following established policies and procedures while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation, and providing assistance and support to residents at Wesley Towers. Assist with laundry duties as requested.

Requirements

• Must be flexible in relation to change of duties and work areas.
• Must demonstrate ability to work directly with the elderly in a one-to-one situation, to communicate clearly what your tasks are and to help alleviate apprehensive feelings the resident may have concerning your tasks.
• Must be able to concentrate on detail with frequent interruptions.
• Consideration of residents is the first priority when performing tasks.
• It is essential that infection control be practiced daily and must be in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Must be able to distinguish smells and see well enough to determine whether or not surfaces are clean.
• Will be on-call as needed so will need access to transportation with little or no notice and some means of getting a message by phone for emergency call-in purposes.
• High school education or GED preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and/or receive oral or written instructions.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Previous experience in working with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of assigned projects and daily routine and provide notices to concerned parties with change in daily routine.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with department, Wesley Towers, Inc. policy, within regulatory compliance as assigned by supervisor.
• Follows all safety precautions and use universal precautions in providing resident services.
• Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Dispose of biohazardous waste according to policy.
• Practice cost-effective techniques when utilizing time and materials.
• Timely completion of assigned projects and daily routine; let appropriate persons know that schedule must be changed.
• Know the location of the housekeeping/laundry policy and procedure manual, emergency preparedness manual, infection control manual, exposure control plan and material safety data sheets.
• Practice cost-effective techniques when utilizing time and materials.
• Safely operate Wesley Towers, Inc. equipment and company vehicles.
• Maintain cleaning carts, work areas and equipment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
• Keep supervisors informed of any problems, issues or supply/equipment needs.
• Observe residents and communicate any concerns, changes of behavior or physical well-being to the appropriate person; encourage socialization among residents and their participation in activities.
• Respond to emergency situations and drills.
• Perform tasks assigned by the appropriate authority in these situations.
• Provide floor care appropriate to surface type as needed.
• Keep up-to-date with chemicals currently in use along with their proper usage and procedures for use.
• Participate in Continuous Service Improvement meetings as assigned and complete or assist in completion of continuous service improvement inspections and data gathering.
• Assist with set up for various functions taking place within the Wesley Towers complex.
• Assist with internal moves of residents by the packing and unpacking of personal belongings and moving furniture as assigned.
• Deliver clean linen and towels to the appropriate storage areas as assigned.
• Check resident rooms while residents are away from home as scheduled.
• Wash inside and outside of windows as assigned.
• Collect, sort, launder and deliver personal clothing to residents.
• Maintain records of processed resident clothing as requested.
• Assist in searching for and finding missing clothing, marking them; then returning them to the proper owner.
• Keep resident clothing in good repair; mend as needed.
• Maintain laundry area on a daily basis in regard to cleanliness and infection control issues.
• Perform housekeeping and laundry duties as assigned by supervisors to provide services as needed for the residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED