HOUSEKEEPER

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP in Bremerton, WA is seeking an entry-level Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment in the facility. This full-time position offers hourly pay between $18.60 and $19.00 and involves daily cleaning of resident rooms and common areas.

You will follow established procedures, report needs to the Housekeeping Supervisor, and help ensure infection control standards are met. High school diploma preferred; prior housekeeping experience in health care is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Housekeeping experience in long-term care or institutional settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned resident rooms and bathrooms daily according to facility procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of halls, common areas and equipment as directed.
• Report any needed repairs or safety concerns to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Follow infection control policies and use cleaning chemicals safely.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Bremerton, WA 98312

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.60 - $19.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Health Care

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 with established schedules and procedures.

REPORTING

This position is responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

ESSF.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 of resident 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 Required

Housekeeping 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.