Housekeeper

IntersectHC; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

IntersectHC is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean and sanitized healthcare environment. You will work on-site in the Maintenance department, contributing to resident and staff safety by following cleaning schedules and infection-control procedures.

You will handle floor care, surface cleaning, waste disposal, and room turnover, while documenting tasks and communicating with the Environmental Services Manager.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform floor care: stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, steaming, mopping, and sweeping in assigned areas.
• 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.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals

Cleaning devices

Communication

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Housekeeper

Location: All

Department: Maintenance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Environmental Services Manager

Revised Date: 4/27/2020

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.