Full-time Skilled Nursing Housekeeper- Douglas (55315)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Douglas, WY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Ridge Skilled Nursing, formerly Douglas Care Center, is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility in Douglas, Wyoming. Our community offers private and semi-private rooms, a bariatric suite, a whirlpool tub, and modern amenities in a warm, home-like setting. The integrated team of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs provides 24-hour care. We are the area’s premier location for Alzheimer’s and dementia care, featuring a dedicated 20-bed Special Care Unit and full in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The Housekeeper position, within the Environmental Services Department, is responsible for ensuring a clean environment for residents and staff, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and adhering to infection control procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED diploma preferred
Current/ Active Food Handlers Permit (ALF Only)
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and perform basic math computations as needed.
Previous long term care experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous long term care experience

Responsibilities

Carries out all cleaning duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director according to required department policies and procedures.
Ensures that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
Maintains a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.
Ensures that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition.
Reports any defect to the department director.
Practices sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
Adheres to infection control policies at all times.
Adheres to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Ensures all necessary documentation is completed daily.
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director.
Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust-mops floors.
Polishes and cleans fixtures in rooms and bathrooms.
Operates environmental services equipment (e.g., vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers, shampooers, etc.).
Wet-mops rooms, halls and other areas; shampoos rugs and furniture.
Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, door frames and other high surfaces.
Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials using specified bags and containers.
Moves furniture and other heavy objects as required.
Performs terminal cleaning procedures of resident rooms and prepares rooms for new admissions; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms.
Makes supply packs for departments and puts linen stacks in carts for distribution.
Takes supply requests and delivers them.
Delivers linen to departments according to pre-established par levels and schedules.
Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other cleaning duties as assigned.
Treats all residents with dignity and respect.
Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
Completes all assigned training and skills competency as a condition of employment.