Housekeeper - Winnfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC : Job Details

Housekeeper : (ALL SHIFTS )

General Description: Under the direction of the Housekeeping / Laundry Supervisor, the Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning resident rooms and other interior and exterior Facility areas and assisting in maintaining a clean and attractive environment for the residents. Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs other work duties as assigned.

Essential Duties: 1. Cleans and straightens (including vacuuming, wiping, moping, polishing, etc.); rooms, offices, and common areas; polishes and removes items; checks that resident rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner. 2. Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet Facility needs. 3. Cleans and sanitizes areas of responsibility according to Facility policy and procedure. 4. Moves and arranges resident's furniture and equipment as directed by the supervisor. 5. Cleans resident dining areas at the completion of meal service and adheres to weekly cleaning schedule of the dining area. 6. Cleans and sanitizes resident bathrooms and common bath areas. 7. Cleans and maintains windows and walls in resident rooms and common areas. 8. Complies with weekly departmental cleaning schedule. 9. Adheres to all cleaning chemical hazards as indicated on supplies. 10. Demonstrates ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e. fire extinguisher). 11. Demonstrates ability to identify / respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts. 12. Complies with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) guidelines for chemical use. 13. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude. 14. Performs Laundry Aide duties as needed.

Qualifications: Education/Training: A High School diploma or equivalent preferred or sufficient knowledge and education to perform job functions. A.D.A (Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended).

REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Must be free from communicable diseases that pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others and which cannot be eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

Skill(s): Must possess proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills; decision-making skills, basic computer skills; and be able to operate various medical and/or office equipment. Must demonstrate knowledge of safety techniques. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required. Experience: A minimum of three months prior experience in long-term care preferred.