Housekeeping Specialist

Harmony Pointe Nursing Center•Lakewood, CO

1d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Specialist performs day-to-day housekeeping activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility policies. The role helps ensure the facility is clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive, and requires coordination with nursing services, care for housekeeping supplies and equipment, safe handling of cleaning solutions, and protection of confidential resident information. The specialist works throughout the facility and interacts with residents, families, visitors, staff, and government personnel. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

Must possess at least an 8th-grade education.
On-the-job training is provided.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions for mixing cleaning compounds and solutions.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
Must meet the facility's general health requirements, including a mental and physical examination.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
Weekends are required.
Must maintain confidentiality of pertinent resident-care information.

Responsibilities

Follow work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Coordinate routine cleaning in resident living and recreational areas with nursing services.
Keep assigned work areas clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive.
Sweep, buff, and mop floors; dust and polish furniture or equipment; and vacuum carpets and drapery.
Sanitize sinks, toilets, tubs, and shower areas; clean mirrors, lighting fixtures, doors, and walls.
Replenish paper products, hand soap, and wastebasket liners; remove trash and regularly wash trash receptacles.
Keep housekeeping carts and utility closets sanitary and orderly, and replenish cart supplies at the end of the shift.
Inform the supervisor of supply or equipment needs and keep storage areas locked with supplies stored according to procedures.
Report damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling; unsafe or malfunctioning equipment; and conditions conducive to pests.
Wash and sanitize resident rooms after discharge and, when required, strip beds and linens for washing.
Use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Follow proper techniques when mixing cleaning compounds, disinfectants, and solutions.
Maintain confidentiality of resident-care information, including protected health information.
Maintain housekeeping supplies, equipment, and the appearance of housekeeping areas.
Follow oral and written instructions concerning cleaning compounds, liquids, and disinfectant solutions.
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
Work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, or temporarily in other positions when necessary; be subject to emergency call-back.
May assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.