Housekeeping Specialist

Canyon View Care Center•Palisade, CO

1d•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 manner. On-the-job training is provided. The role works throughout the facility and involves frequent interaction with residents, staff, visitors, and others. It may require work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and temporarily in other positions when necessary, as well as callback during emergencies.

Requirements

At least an eighth-grade education.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions concerning cleaning compounds, liquids, and disinfectant solutions.
Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
Must meet the facility's general health requirements, including a mental and physical examination.
Ability 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.
Ability to work in all areas of the facility and, when necessary, beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, or temporarily in other positions.
Ability to respond to callback during emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

Follow work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Coordinate routine cleaning assignments in resident living and recreational areas with nursing services.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive condition.
Sweep, buff, and mop floors; dust and polish furniture or equipment; vacuum carpets and drapery; and clean and sanitize sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, 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, replenish cart supplies at the end of shifts, and 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 could attract insects, rodents, or other vermin.
Wash and sanitize resident rooms after discharge and, when needed, strip beds and linens for washing.
Use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Follow proper techniques for mixing cleaning compounds, chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, including protected health information.
Demonstrate care and a positive approach in interactions with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors.
Maintain housekeeping supplies, equipment, and work-area appearance; follow oral and written instructions.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
Assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when necessary.