Houskeeping/Laundry

Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.

Empty and sanitize ash trays daily.

(NOTE: Ash trays must be emptied into appropriate metal containers with self-closing cover devices.)

Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed.

Clean, wash sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures.

Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures.

Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.

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

(NOTE: Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.)

Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.

Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.

Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.

Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.

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

Clean vacant rooms as assigned.

Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.

Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.

Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.

Assure that the residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.

Knock before entering a resident's room.

Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Working Conditions

Works in all areas of the facility.

Moves intermittently during working hours.

Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities.

Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.

Communicates with housekeeping personnel and other department personnel.

Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed.

Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.

Attends and participates in continuing educati...