Housekeeping Aide (Housekeeper) Forest Hills

Intersecthc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Intersect Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in a healthcare environment. Your role will involve performing various cleaning tasks, adhering to infection control standards, and contributing to a safe and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior housekeeping experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor care, including stripping, waxing, and mopping.
• Dust surfaces and maintain cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Follow cleaning schedules and infection control procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning devices

Knowledge of chemical cleaning solutions

Effective communication with elderly or disabled

Dependable and independent worker

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Housekeeper

Full time Flex shift 1st and 2nd shift

Intersect HealthCare

Where your Care meets our passion

Position Summary:

The Housekeeper will ensure that the facility is clean and sanitized for all while contributing to team efforts and professionally interacting with residents, visitors, and team members.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, steaming, mopping, and sweeping in assigned areas; resident rooms, bathrooms, utility closets, common area, workstations, medication rooms, and offices.
• Dust horizontal surfaces and fill soap and paper towel dispensers daily
• Collect and transport trash and contaminated waste to main collection receptacles.
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Follow Infection Control procedures and standard precautions for cleaning isolation rooms.
• Assist with cleanup of blood spills and bodily fluids in conjunction with licensed nurse direction.
• Clean and organize resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Document room cleans and deep cleans upon completion.
• Use, clean, and store equipment and supplies appropriately and safely to avoid injury.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services as required.
• Keep the Environmental Services Manager informed of pertinent events or equipment concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Adheres to patient rights and reports suspected deviations to Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, or Administrator.
• Perform other duties and functions as required.

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous housekeeping experience in industrial or commercial setting is beneficial

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Must have knowledge of cleaning devices and chemical cleaning solutions.
• Must be able to compute basic and accurate mathematical equations.
• Communicate effectively with elderly or disabled residents, other employees, and visitors.
• Dependable and work independently as well as under supervision.

Other Special Requirements:

• Tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and bodily fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases, as well as frequent exposure to laundry chemicals, latex, and plastic materials used for personal protective equipment.

Intersect Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws