Housekeeping Aide

The Alden Network; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking a Housekeeper to perform day-to-day housekeeping tasks in accordance with current standards and facility policies. The role requires adherence to safety, infection control, and department procedures, while maintaining a warm and respectful environment for residents and staff.

You will follow cleaning schedules, assist in orienting new staff, and participate in ongoing quality assurance activities to support a well-run facility.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Must read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to work independently when needed.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, families, visitors, staff and the public.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Follow established departmental policies and dress code.
• Meet housekeeping staff regularly to identify problems and improve services.
• Follow and complete cleaning schedules daily as assigned.
• Maintain a warm, personal, and positive atmosphere throughout the department.
• Attend in-service Education Programs.
• Assist in orienting new employees to the facility and department.
• Report equipment and supply needs to the supervisor.
• Maintain adequate supplies on housekeeping cart for routine cleaning.
• Follow safety rules and infection control procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Independent decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

• To perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, family members, visitors, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset and at times hostile people.
• May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
• Meet the Housekeeping Personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Follow and complete cleaning schedules daily as assigned.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Participate in In-service Education Programs.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the facility, his/her department, and its policies and procedures.
• Recommend to the Housekeeping Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Maintain an adequate number of supplies on housekeeping cart to perform routine cleaning.
• Place proper MSDS label on all chemicals and replace with proper label when soiled or worn.
• Use only the correct supplies and in proper dilution ratios.
• Keep all restricted areas locked.
• Check all windows, furniture, fixtures, etc. for correct operation and complete maintenance repair slip, turn in to supervisor.
• Obey all safety rules.
• Practice good infection control and follow universal precautions procedures.
• Replace and replenish all supplies as needed to maintain availability of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, etc.
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s Quality Assurance program for the housekeeping department
• Attend staff meetings as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL BENEFITS:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance