Housekeeping Aide

Huntingdon Park Nursing Home; Taylor Highlands (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntingdon Park Nursing Home in Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Housekeeping Aide to perform day-to-day housekeeping duties, including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and disinfecting, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

You will work throughout the facility, assist in evacuation if needed, and must read, write and speak English; the job requires lifting up to 30 lbs and moving residents as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and assist in evacuations.
• Willing to work weekends/holidays and in other roles as needed.
• Prior healthcare environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping duties (dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, cleaning, mopping).
• Maintain clean, attractive facility in compliance with standards.
• Work across the facility including resident rooms and common areas.
• Follow policies including harassment and complaint procedures.

Skills

English language

Independent decision making

Teamwork

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