Healthcare Facility Housekeeper: Clean, Safe & Dignified

Murrieta Health and Rehabilitation Center; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Murrieta Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a part-time Janitor/Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with federal, state and local standards, under the direction of the housekeeping department and the Administrator. The role will treat residents with kindness and respect, knock before entering rooms, and work with all departments.

It will follow proper cleaning techniques, chemical safety and infection control policies to ensure a safe living environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in healthcare setting preferred
• Must be able to understand English language
• Must be able to follow directions

Responsibilities

• Cleaning/polishing of furniture, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units in residents rooms and throughout the facility
• Cleaning, washing, sanitizing, and/or polishing bathroom fixtures
• Maintaining spotless windows/mirrors in resident rooms, bathrooms, recreational areas, and entrance/exit ways
• Cleaning floors, including sweeping, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and disinfecting
• Vacuuming, shampooing, and deodorizing carpets
• Dusting walls and ceilings, removing spots
• Daily disposing of refuse in accordance with sanitation procedures
• Daily emptying and sanitizing of trash cans
• Keeping areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary supplies or equipment, etc.
• Keeping hallways and stairways clean and safe to walk
• Maintaining a clean and stocked supply cart
• Following proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions for cleaning
• Cleaning vacant rooms when assigned
• Performing tasks with precaution and using safety equipment as required
• Coordinating routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing department
• Following policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs
• Following established handwashing procedures
• Reporting all accidents/incidents (hazardous or not) to the supervisor immediately
• Keeping supervisor informed of burned out light bulbs, exit lights, room call lights, etc.
• Following infection control policies and procedures
• Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including fire safety

Skills

English language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Murrieta Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a part-time Janitor/Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with federal, state and local standards, under the direction of the housekeeping department and the Administrator. The role will treat residents with kindness and respect, knock before entering rooms, and work with all departments.

It will follow proper cleaning techniques, chemical safety and infection control policies to ensure a safe living environment.