Housekeeping Assistant

United Church Homes•Jackson, OH

About The Position

The Housekeeping Assistant is responsible to perform a variety of general housekeeping/cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the community in a sanitary, safe, attractive and orderly condition. As a United Church Homes team member, you help foster a spirit of unity across our communities and a commitment to person-centered care at every level of our organization. We know you have a passion for changing lives and enhancing the well-being of our residents. As a result, we want to help you reach the fullest potential in your career. Here, your gifts and talents are appreciated. Your dedication to relationship-building is valued. At United Church Homes you are just as important as our residents, and together we provide care that nurtures, encourages and creates a sense of community. From the nurses, dietitians, therapists, housekeepers, and others who touch residents' lives on a daily basis, to the administrators and office staff, we share a common goal: excellence in all we do.

Requirements

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language
Must be able to operate/utilize basic housekeeping equipment and supplies
Must be able to work with other housekeeping assistants, elderly residents, families and other health care staff
Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience preferred
Must possess basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Performs all housekeeping/cleaning duties but not limited to: Receives assignments from leader and follows cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean offices, resident rooms, handicap and visitors restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance and therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, breakrooms, lobbies, halls, etc.
Performs emergency housekeeping
Cleans, dusts, washes, and disinfects all fixtures, floors, walls, doors and ceilings, as required
Scours and polishes water fountains, sinks, mirrors, glass panels in doors and partitions, brass and movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures
Changes slip covers, scarves, doilies, etc, when soiled, arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion
Cleans ledges, shelves, vents, windows, window sills, etc.
Removes and re-hangs curtains, drapes, and dividers for cleaning, when needed
Replenishes supply of soap and towels in appropriate receptacles
Empties and cleans waste baskets
Works with personnel/services floors in resident rooms, baths, lounges, nurses’ stations, and offices as assigned
Oversees terminal cleaning duties according to established procedure in resident rooms when resident has been discharged or transferred and prepare rooms for new occupants
Oversees cleaning duties in isolation units when resident is transferred according to established procedures (see Nursing Procedure Manual)
Vacuums and shampoos all carpeting and rugs (has small rugs laundered)
Assists in quarterly inventory process
All Special Care Units--Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the Unit
Performs all other duties as assigned or directed