Housekeeper

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Rich Square (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to perform daily cleaning, maintain hygiene, and follow infection control policies in resident areas.

You will operate cleaning equipment, prepare rooms for admissions, and document tasks while respecting residents' privacy and safety. This role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work weekends or evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be a supportive team member and work well with others.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately.
• Willingness to adhere to infection control and PPE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Dusts furniture and cleans rooms, bathrooms, and fixtures.
• Operates cleaning equipment and maintains supply stocks.
• Cleans and disinfects areas and prepares rooms for new admissions.
• Delivers linen and supplies to departments according to par levels.
• Keeps work areas neat and reports defects or safety concerns.
• Follows infection control policies and participates in drills.

Skills

Teamwork

English Proficiency

Communication

Safety Awareness

Adaptability

Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Carries out all cleaning duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director according to
required department policies and procedures.
Ensures that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
Maintains a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.
Ensures that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition.
Reports any defect to the department director.
Practices sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
Adheres to infection control policies at all times.
Adheres to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Ensures all necessary documentation is completed daily.
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director.

Essential Functions

Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust-mops floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures
in rooms and bathrooms.
Operates environmental services equipment (e.g., vacuums, floor cleaners, buffers,
shampooers, etc.).
Wet-mops rooms, halls and other areas; shampoos rugs and furniture.
Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, door frames and other high surfaces.
Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials using specified bags and containers.
Moves furniture and other heavy objects as required.
Performs terminal cleaning procedures of resident rooms and prepares rooms for new
admissions; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms.
Makes supply packs for departments and puts linen stacks in carts for distribution. Takes
supply requests and delivers them.
Delivers linen to departments according to pre-established par levels and schedules.
Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other cleaning
duties as assigned.

Additional Tasks

Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and
guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and
themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and
electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in
confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR
or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or
mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from
abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or
hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as
assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government
agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and
physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when
necessary.
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other
common physical movements as needed for the position.
May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day;
encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS,
Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous and caring attitude.
Thoroughness.
Ability to be organized and efficient.
Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.