Housekeeping Staff

SLP Operations, LLC•Diboll, TX

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor, the Housekeeper cleans resident rooms and maintains interior and exterior areas of the facility. The role helps provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Work takes place in a long-term care facility and involves exposure to residents with varying levels of care needs. Evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts may be included. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Requirements

Ability to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and collaborate with employees at all levels.
Ability to maintain consistent attendance and willingness to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions necessary to perform job duties effectively.
Must comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
Adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain resident rooms, offices, and common areas by vacuuming, dusting, wiping, mopping, and polishing.
Keep resident rooms safe, comfortable, and well-maintained, and safeguard residents’ personal belongings.
Promptly clean spills, soiled areas, and other conditions observed or directed.
Follow procedures for cleaning agents, hazardous materials, and equipment; properly store supplies and equipment; and comply with Universal Precautions, infection control standards, isolation procedures, and fire, safety, and sanitation policies.
Immediately report hazardous conditions and malfunctioning equipment.
Attend orientation and required in-service education programs in accordance with state and facility requirements.
Understand, comply with, and promote policies regarding residents’ rights.
Report incidents and accidents in a timely manner.
Follow established cleaning schedules and coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments as needed.
Maintain housekeeping equipment, supply carts, and materials.
Verify that lighting is in proper working order and assist with heavy lifting as requested.
Perform floor care, including stripping, waxing, and buffing floors as directed.
Move and replace furniture and clean storage and exterior areas as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.