Healthcare Facility Cleaning Specialist

Aperion Care; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Housekeeper at Aperion Care in Chicago is responsible for day-to-day housekeeping activities in accordance with federal, state, and local standards to keep our facility clean, safe, and comfortable.

Responsibilities include following cleaning schedules, coordinating with nursing staff, cleaning and sanitizing fixtures and floors, proper waste handling, using PPE when handling chemicals, and complying with infection control guidelines to protect residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

Responsabilités

• Follow cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or residential areas.
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, bathroom fixtures etc.
• Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting etc.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer's instructions when necessary.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Reading & following instructions

Teamwork

Description du poste

The Housekeeper at Aperion Care in Chicago is responsible for day-to-day housekeeping activities in accordance with federal, state, and local standards to keep our facility clean, safe, and comfortable.

Responsibilities include following cleaning schedules, coordinating with nursing staff, cleaning and sanitizing fixtures and floors, proper waste handling, using PPE when handling chemicals, and complying with infection control guidelines to protect residents and staff.