Housekeeper

IntersectHC; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

IntersectHC is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to ensure a clean and sanitized facility for residents, visitors, and staff. The role requires strict adherence to infection control standards and HIPAA guidelines, with professional interactions with elderly residents and team members.

The position involves floor care, dusting, trash removal, and following cleaning schedules. A High School diploma is required; prior housekeeping experience in a commercial setting is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience in industrial or commercial housekeeping is beneficial.
• Knowledge of cleaning devices and chemical cleaning solutions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor care and general cleaning in resident rooms and common areas.
• Dust surfaces and refill dispensers daily.
• Collect and transport trash and contaminated waste to main collection points.
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Follow infection control procedures and standard precautions for cleaning isolation rooms.
• Assist with cleanup of blood spills and bodily fluids under licensed nurse direction.
• Clean and organize resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Document room cleans and deep cleans upon completion.
• Use, clean, and store equipment and supplies safely to avoid injury.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services as required.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Adhere to patient rights and report deviations as needed.
• Perform other duties and functions as required.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals

Basic math

Communication

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Housekeeper

Location: All

Department: Maintenance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Environmental Services Manager

Revised Date: 4/27/2020

Shift: Part Time

Position Summary:

The Housekeeper will ensure that the facility is clean and sanitized for all while contributing to team efforts and professionally interacting with residents, visitors, and team members.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, steaming, mopping, and sweeping in assigned areas; resident rooms, bathrooms, utility closets, common area, workstations, medication rooms, and offices.
• Dust horizontal surfaces and fill soap and paper towel dispensers daily
• Collect and transport trash and contaminated waste to main collection receptacles.
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Follow Infection Control procedures and standard precautions for cleaning isolation rooms.
• Assist with cleanup of blood spills and bodily fluids in conjunction with licensed nurse direction.
• Clean and organize resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Document room cleans and deep cleans upon completion.
• Use, clean, and store equipment and supplies appropriately and safely to avoid injury.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services as required.
• Keep the Environmental Services Manager informed of pertinent events or equipment concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Adheres to patient rights and reports suspected deviations to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, or Administrator.
• Perform other duties and functions as required.

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous housekeeping experience in industrial or commercial setting is beneficial

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Must have knowledge of cleaning devices and chemical cleaning solutions.
• Must be able to compute basic and accurate mathematical equations.
• Communicate effectively with elderly or disabled residents, other employees, and visitors.
• Dependable and work independently as well as under supervision.

Other Special Requirements:

• Tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and bodily fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases, as well as frequent exposure to laundry chemicals, latex, and plastic materials used for personal protective equipment.