Housekeeping Aide

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC seeks a dedicated HOUSEKEEPER to perform daily housekeeping in our long-term care facility, reporting to the Director of Environmental Services. The job requires reading, writing, speaking English and physical ability, including lifting up to 30 lbs and pushing/pulling 40 lbs, with flexibility to work weekends or additional hours.

Key tasks include dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, polishing, emptying wastebaskets, cleaning, replenishing supplies and assisting in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, polishing, emptying wastebaskets, cleaning, replenishing and mopping.
• Assist in the evacuation of residents.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior healthcare experience preferred

Job description

General Purpose:

The HOUSEKEEPER performs day-to-day housekeeping services ensuring a clean, attractive facility in accordance with all laws, regulations and Company standards. Reports to Director of Environmental Services.

Working Conditions:

• Works throughout facility (i.e., resident rooms, therapy rooms, dietary)
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Involved with residents, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, associates, etc.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily as necessary
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior healthcare experience preferred

Specific Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of environmental services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing environmental services functions in the long-term care facility
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
• Must have the ability to implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the environmental services department
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and complaint procedures

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents
• Must be able to perform day-to-day housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, polishing, emptying wastebaskets, cleaning, replenishing and mopping
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs floor to waist; lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 30 lbs. and push/pull 40 lbs.
• Must practice dependable, regular attendance