Housekeeping

Position Title Housekeeper

The purpose of this position is to implement facility housekeeping procedures in an efficient, cost-effective manner in order to safely meet resident needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to:

· Implement housekeeping procedures to meet resident needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

· Participate in the monitoring system for the housekeeping department.

· Notify supervisor when supplies are needed.

· Notify supervisor when equipment in need of repair.

· Notify supervisor when areas of the facility are in need of repair.

This position reports to: Housekeeping/Environmental Services Supervisor

1. Follow oral and written instructions.

2. Follow material safety data sheets (MSDS)/safety data sheets (SDS).

3. Operate housekeeping equipment safely.

4. Perform cleaning procedures in accordance with facility policy.

5. Observe waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy.

6. Assist in proper care of housekeeping equipment.

7. Identify and report any equipment malfunction to supervisor.

8. Report any observed area in poor repair to supervisor.

9. Use housekeeping supplies efficiently.

10. Attend in-service training programs for housekeeping staff and as assigned.

11. Observe infection control procedures related to Housekeeping Department.

12. Follow Resident Rights policies at all times.

13. Follow facility safety program.

14. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.

15. Assume accountability for data contained in the employee handbook.

16. Report for work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.

17. Report for work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.

18. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents' representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.

19. Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.

20. Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be. Report such occurrences on the shift in which they occur.

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

22. Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.

23. Report suspected resident abuse immediately to the Administrator.