Shire Jobs

Housekeeper

*SUMMARY: *Performs a variety of service and housekeeping duties, including facility cleaning and maintenance, in assigned areas, following established schedules and using prescribed methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintains assigned area of responsibility.
2. Cleans meta, tile and porcelain fixtures in bathroom. Wipes all horizontal surfaces.
3. Dries and wet mops floors; vacuums carpets and spot cleans when assigned.
4. Spot cleans walls, glass partitions, and polishes metal surfaces.
5. Disposes facility trash according to prescribed procedures.
6. Cleans washrooms and bathrooms; replenishes supplies.
7. Cleans bed and furniture in room of discharged resident.
8. Performs isolation room cleaning as scheduled.
9. Cleans wheelchairs as scheduled.
10. Complies with facility safety program. Observes and reports the need to repair equipment, furniture, or fixtures.
11. Attends in-service training programs.
12. Assists in cleaning of emergency spills.
13. Observes established infection control procedures.
14. Communicates with residents and staff.
15. Adheres to the Peter Becker Community Code of Conduct and all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA Policies and Procedures.
16. Attends all mandatory in-services.
17. Attendance is an essential function for this position.
18. Adheres to facility and department dress code.
19. Performs additional duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

*EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: *High School Diploma Preferred

*LANGUAGE SKILLS: *Must be able to understand English and understand job responsibilities. Must be able to read and write basic English.

MATHEMATICL SKILLS:

REASONING ABILITY:

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

*1. Compliance: *Demonstrated commitment to operating in accordance with the Peter Becker Community mission, vision and values. Specifically this means maintaining accuracy and integrity in all of its activities, including providing quality, timely and necessary care to its residents and operating within the limits of local, state, and federal regulations.

*2. HIPAA: *Demonstrates confidentiality through a conscious effort to keep all personal information private. This may include the resident's identity, physical or psychological condition, emotional status, or financial situation.

3. Customer Service: Demonstrates an understanding and puts into practice excellent customer service by creating a positive first impression, handling with care, being a team player, communicating professionally and acting like an owner.

4. Culture Change: Demonstrates an understanding and puts into practice person-centered philosophy by entering into a relationship with the resident, family, and staff where the goal is to provide a comfortable and home-like environment and the relationship develops into a meaningful and satisfying one for all involved.

5. Be Nice: As an employee and representative of Peter Becker Community acknowledges it is an important aspect of our job to be nice to every single employee, resident, family member, visitor and volunteer.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS: *Level 3 See Physical Demands Chart.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Maintain a clean environment throughout the facility. Job tasks will involve exposure to cleaning chemicals requiring precautions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to: Director of Environmental Services

*SALARY ADMINISTRATION LEVEL: *Level III