HOUSEKEEPER

Portwashingtonpa; Bremerton (WA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Portwashingtonpa in Bremerton, WA is seeking an entry-level Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe environment in a healthcare facility. You will clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas daily according to established procedures and schedules.

The role requires reading and following English instructions, applying basic cleaning and disinfection methods, practicing infection control, and communicating with residents, families and staff with courtesy and empathy.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Housekeeping experience in a long term care facility or institutional setting preferred.
• Must read, analyze, and interpret information and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility procedures.
• Keep resident rooms and contents clean and orderly in accordance with the wishes of the resident.
• Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor including one or more of the following: tub/shower rooms, offices, kitchen, day rooms, activity rooms, halls and lobby, utility rooms, nurses stations, linen areas.
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas.
• Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility.
• Secure cleaning chemicals in locked housekeeping cart or closet unless in immediate possession and use.
• Assist Housekeeping Supervisor with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested to do so.
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required.
• React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations.

Skills

Reading

Communication

Infection control

Customer service

English language

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

HOUSEKEEPER# HOUSEKEEPERHot JobBremerton, WA 98312## OverviewSalary Range$18.60 - $19.00 HourlyLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneCategoryHealth Care## Description**JOB DESCRIPTION****Housekeeper DEPARTMENT: Housekeeping**# POSITION;The Housekeeper is responsible to keep the physical environment of the facility clean on a daily basis in accordance withestablished schedules and procedures.**REPORTING:**This position is responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor.FLSA STATUS; Non-ExemptESSF.NTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility procedures* Keep resident rooms and contents clean and orderly in accordance with the wishes of the resident* Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor including one or more of the following: + Tub/Shower rooms + Offices + Kitchen + Day rooms + Activity rooms + Halls and lobby + Utility rooms + Nurses stations + Linen areas* Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas* Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public* Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility* Secure cleaning chemicals in locked housekeeping cart or closet unless in immediate possession and use* Promptly report any needed repairs to Housekeeping Supervisor* Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor* Assist Housekeeping Supervisor with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested to do so* React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations* Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required**JOB****FUNCTIONS:*** Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions* Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information* Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use ofresident and facility property* Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance* Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department* Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning and disinfecting* Dependability* Other duties as assigned## Qualifications# QUALIFICATIONS/REOUIREMENTS:***Education:***High School graduate or equivalent preferred***License:******Work Experience:***None RequiredHousekeeping experience in a long term care facility or as a housekeeper in an institutional setting preferred.***Language******Skills:**** Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.***Mathematical******Skills:**** Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.* Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.***Communication******Skills:**** Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.