Housekeeping (Temporary)

Tohono O'odham Nursing Care Authority•Sells, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine cleaning of a maintenance and corrective nature in resident/patient rooms, apartments, dining rooms, meeting rooms, nurses’ stations, clinical areas, offices, restrooms, lobbies, corridors, elevators, stairways, and any areas as assigned, in accordance with standard procedure. This includes replenishing supplies, removing trash, high dusting, arranging furniture, cleaning and making beds, utilizing appropriate chemicals and supplies, and removing/re-hanging cubicle curtains. The role also involves maintaining and properly using equipment, stocking housekeeping carts, demonstrating personal responsibility, adhering to department policies, communicating professionally, following infection control practices, completing work assignments timely, demonstrating excellent customer service, working independently with supervision, adjusting to changing situations, participating in product evaluation, and performing other assigned duties. Safety precautions for the elderly, such as keeping hallways clear and securing cleaning carts and closets, are essential. All staff must follow safety regulations, report hazardous conditions, and wear protective clothing when necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must successfully complete the required training program within the defined probationary period.
Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.
Ability to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

Cleans all areas of the elder care facility.
Performs routine cleaning of a maintenance and corrective nature in resident/patient rooms, apartments, dining rooms, meeting rooms, nurses’ stations, clinical areas, offices, restrooms, lobbies, corridors, elevators, stairways, and any areas as assigned.
Replenishes supplies.
Removes regular and infectious trash to designated areas.
Performs high dusting.
Arranges furniture in an orderly fashion.
Cleans and makes beds, as appropriate, with clean linen in the prescribed manner.
Utilizes appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Removes/re-hangs cubicle curtains, as necessary.
Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner.
Utilizes and maintains equipment properly.
Cleans and stores housekeeping carts properly.
Stocks housekeeping carts with appropriate supplies.
Demonstrates personal responsibility and respect for self and others.
Adheres to all Department policies, procedures, and mandatory requirements.
Communicates professionally and courteously with residents, patients, staff, guests, and family members.
Follows all Infection Control practices, including hand washing techniques, standard precautions, isolation precautions, and safety precautions.
Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
Demonstrates excellence in customer service.
Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
Able to adjust to changing situations and needs.
Participates in product evaluation.
Participates in other duties, as assigned by the Supervisor.
Maintains age specific safety precautions including: Elderly – No small or sharp objects or tools that may injure residents/patients or visitors will be left out. Cleaning Carts will not be left unattended. Keep hallways and pathways clear of debris, cleaning equipment, and tools. Environmental Service closets will remain locked at all times.
Follows all safety regulations and precautions at all times.
Ensures that their Department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to immediate supervisor/manager.
Reports all accidents/incidents to immediate supervisor/manager within 24hrs.
Wears protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and or blood/body fluids or when doing Hazardous work i.e. working with chemicals, electrical or day to day maintenance repairs.
Participates in Person-Centered Care.