Housekeeping & Laundry (PT) (70305)
About The Position
Join Our Compassionate & Dedicated Team! Strategy | Focus | Purpose Our Care Teams are True Caregivers. They serve Patients with Dedication and Compassion and are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, The Homestead of Denison seeks people who share our Commitment to providing Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team! We are looking for Housekeeping & Laundry Team Members who can work PRN (As Needed) who are professional, have an optimistic demeanor, communicates well and work in a friendly and energetic manner. Achieves day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping & Laundry department in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Supervisor. Responsible for facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment. Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly environment throughout the facility.
Requirements
- None Required | On Job Training Provided
- Ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions and to accept constructive criticism
- Interact tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
- Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. and maintain the appearance of laundry areas, for sanitation, order and safety
- Work harmoniously with other personnel as well as being able to handle residents based on the maturity level which they are currently functioning
- Seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing laundry practices
- Follow written and verbal instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.
- Not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
- Able to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
- Utilize sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
- Function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel
- Able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility
- Able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Responsibilities
- Complete routine and emergency cleaning of resident rooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, entrances, and outdoor spaces
- Clean and disinfect floors, fixtures, furnishings, windows, vents, and horizontal surfaces
- Complete floor and carpet care, including stripping, waxing, and machine cleaning as assigned
- Restock supplies (soap, paper goods, cleaning products) and properly store equipment
- Prepare rooms for new admissions, transfers, and discharges, including terminal and isolation cleaning
- Coordinate with maintenance and nursing staff to ensure cleanliness, safety, and infection prevention standards
- Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry and linens according to state and facility requirements
- Properly handle soiled and isolation laundry | Complete stain treatment as needed
- Maintain cleanliness of laundry equipment and work areas
- Follow all safety, sanitation, infection control, and PPE procedures
- Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality (HIPAA)
- Report accidents, hazards, missing property, equipment issues, or policy concerns promptly
- Follow assigned schedules and work assignments
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and departments
- Participate in required training, meetings, and in-service education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
