Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #3853

Job Description SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the Housekeeper is perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or the Director of Environmental Services, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.

Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor they may be.

Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, using a floor scrubber etc.

Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or residential areas.

Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, bathroom fixtures etc.

Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.

Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.

Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.

Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary.

Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals.