Housekeeping Aide

DAILY PAY OPTION AVAILABLE - EFFECTIVE JULY 20th!!!

OVERVIEW:

Assist in the general cleaning of all common areas and resident rooms. Cleaning duties include: vacuuming, sweeping and dusting; sanitizing floors and rooms; and discarding and removal of waste/trash. You may also be asked to assist with laundry including resident's personal items, linens and bedding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be experienced at cleaning with a keen eye for details
• Maintains a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout designated areas
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times
• Removal of trash & soiled linens
• Keeping the residents environment clean at all times
• Cleaning, mopping, vacuuming floors, dusting furniture, and emptying trash
• Cleaning and disinfecting showers and bathrooms
• Assist with laundry when needed
• Reports equipment/cleaning product needs and or malfunctions to supervisor
• Follows infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times.
• Follow proper reporting, isolation and handwashing procedures/techniques
• Assist in setting up dining room, activity room, and living room as necessary
• Keep all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitors closets, and housekeeping carts clean and uncluttered, and free of any hazardous equipment and supplies
• Report all accidents/ incidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence, along with important resident observations

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent
• 1 or more years experience in housekeeping in a long-term health care setting
• Must be able to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in the English language