HOUSEKEEPER

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP in Edmonds is seeking an entry-level Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness in resident rooms and facility areas. Responsibilities include cleaning assigned areas daily and ensuring a respectful environment for residents.

Qualified candidates should be High School graduates with prior housekeeping experience preferred. The position offers a salary range of $17.50 - $20.00 hourly and requires effective communication skills and adherence to health policies.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
• Must meet general health requirements including annual TB screening.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned.
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect.
• Secure cleaning chemicals appropriately.
• React appropriately to emergencies.
• Assist with major housekeeping tasks as requested.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Communication skills

Dependability

Knowledge of cleaning principles

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry. Job Location: Edmonds, WA 98026. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $17.50 - $20.00 Hourly. Job Category: Health Care.

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

Other responsibilities: 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.

Physical Capacities

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.
• Must be able to bend, squat, pull, stoop and push up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

License: None Required.

Work Experience: 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 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.