Housekeeping Aide

Topaz Fiscal Services; Taylor Highlands (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking a dedicated HOUSEKEEPER to perform day-to-day housekeeping services, ensuring a clean, attractive facility in accordance with laws, regulations, and company standards. Reports to the Director of Environmental Services.

This is a full-time Housekeeping Aide shift 6am-2pm, with every-other weekend and holiday rotation. Responsibilities include cleaning resident rooms, therapy and dining areas; lifting up to 30 lbs; adhering to safety and infection-control

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must implement environmental services practices and follow related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping duties: dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, polishing, trash removal, cleaning and mopping.
• Assist in resident room cleaning across the facility (resident rooms, therapy rooms, dietary areas).
• Follow safety policies and infection control procedures; lift up to 30 lbs, 10 lbs to shoulder, push/pull 40 lbs.
• Maintain dependable attendance and collaborate with staff and visitors.

Skills

Independent decision-making

English communication

Teamwork

Environmental services knowledge

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.

Full-Time Housekeeping Aide 6a-2p, every other weekend and holiday rotation.

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