Housekeeper

* Major Duties and Responsibilities



* Carries out all cleaning duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director according to required department policies and procedures.



* Ensure s that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.



* Maintains a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.



* Ensure s that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition.

Report s any defect to the department director.



* Practices sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.



* Adhere s to infection control policies at all times .



* Adhere s to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.



* Ensure s all necessary documentation is completed daily.



* Carries out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director.



* Essential Functions



* 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 tra sh 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.



* Additional Tasks



* 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...