HOUSEKEEPER ALF

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP is seeking an Experienced Housekeeper in Sacramento, CA to maintain a clean facility environment daily according to established procedures. This full-time position focuses on resident rooms, bathrooms and common areas with attention to infection control and safety.

Responsibilities include cleaning assigned areas, keeping spaces orderly, and communicating with staff. Education: High School diploma preferred; no license required. Compensation is hourly and on-site.

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Language: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret information in English
• Communication: Exceptional communication and customer service skills

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 residents' wishes
• Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor
• Be courteous and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public
• Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility
• Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor
• Assist with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Sacremento, CA 95823Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 HourlyJob Category: Health CarePOSITION: The Housekeeper is responsible to keep the physical environment of the facility clean on a daily basis in accordance with established schedules and procedures.

ESSENTIAL 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

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 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.