Housekeeper

Countryside Post Acute•Buchanan, GA

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator and/or Director of Housekeeping. The purpose is to maintain the facility in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. The role follows cleaning schedules, coordinates routine cleaning in resident living and recreational areas with nursing services, and reports accidents or incidents to a supervisor during the shift in which they occur. The Housekeeper also supports resident rights, confidentiality, safety, customer service, teamwork, and quality assurance activities, and completes other duties assigned in writing by a supervisor.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Able to adequately perform the physical requirements of the position.
Able to follow oral directions.
Able to communicate effectively verbally.

Nice To Haves

Prior housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Report all accidents and incidents to a supervisor during the shift in which they occur, no matter how minor.
Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when cleaning resident living or recreational areas.
Promote and protect resident rights and comply with abuse prevention and reporting policies.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Complete assignments efficiently and meet deadlines; follow instructions and discuss procedural deviations with a supervisor before acting.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care and employee issues, and use the chain of command to communicate problems or grievances.
Participate in staff meetings and mandatory in-service training as required.
Attend work as scheduled, notify a supervisor of an absence before the shift begins, and follow scheduled arrival, departure, break, and lunch times.
Work overtime only when authorized.
Maintain a clean, professional appearance and demonstrate initiative and willingness to accept increased responsibility.
Handle telephone calls courteously and communicate clearly, accurately, and respectfully; follow up as appropriate to ensure messages are understood.
Respond promptly to requests, complaints, and concerns and follow up toward timely resolution.
Cooperate with others, offer assistance, and promote multidisciplinary teamwork.
Advocate for resident rights and support respectful interactions among staff, residents, and visitors.
Participate in fire and disaster drills, safety in-service, and the facility safety program; promote a safe environment.
Use proper body mechanics and procedures for handling contaminated items.
Apply Quality Assurance program principles in departmental operations and support and participate in facility and departmental QAA/CQI activities.
Perform other duties specifically assigned in writing by a supervisor.