Housekeeper - Full-Time and Part-Time

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

Skills:
English Language, Government, Green Business, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Healthcare, Hepatitis B, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infectious Diseases, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Long-Term Care, Polishing, Regulations, Viruses


About the Company:
Nurse Care of Buckhead



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