Housekeeping Aide

Hearthside Nursing Home; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hearthside Nursing Home seeks a Housekeeper to perform day-to-day housekeeping ensuring a clean, attractive facility in accordance with all laws, regulations and company standards. Reports to the Director of Environmental Services.

Work involves moving around the facility, interacting with residents and staff, and may require working beyond normal hours. Candidates should be a high school graduate or equivalent; healthcare experience is preferred and they must follow all environmental

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must follow environmental services practices and facility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must perform day-to-day housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, polishing, emptying wastebaskets, cleaning, replenishing and mopping.

Skills

English literacy

Decision making

Mobility/physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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