Housekeeping Specialist

Creekside Gardens Assisted Living Facility LLC•Fort Collins, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Specialist performs day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for long-term care and assisted living facilities. Following established policies and procedures as directed by the Administrator, the specialist helps maintain the facility in a clean, safe, and comfortable condition. The role involves routine cleaning throughout the facility, including resident living and recreational areas, and coordination with nursing services. The specialist maintains housekeeping supplies, carts, utility closets, and storage areas; reports supply, equipment, safety, and repair needs; follows safe procedures for handling cleaning chemicals and heavy objects; and protects the confidentiality of resident information. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

Must possess at least an 8th-grade education.
Must be able to work weekends.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, including directions for mixing cleaning compounds and disinfectant solutions.
Must be able to 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 at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
Must be able to work in all areas of the facility and communicate with medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.

Responsibilities

Follow work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when cleaning resident living or recreational areas.
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, and 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.
Keep storage areas locked and store supplies according to established procedures.
Report damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling; unsafe or malfunctioning equipment; and conditions that may encourage insects, rodents, or other vermin.
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 for mixing cleaning compounds, disinfectants, and other cleaning solutions.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.
Demonstrate caring interactions with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors.
Maintain the care and use of supplies and equipment and the appearance of housekeeping areas.
Follow oral and written instructions concerning cleaning compounds, liquids, and disinfectant solutions.
Work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and temporarily in other positions when necessary; respond to call-back during emergencies.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
Assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when necessary.