Housekeeper Full-Time 6am-2:30pm

This position requires working every other weekend and every other holiday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To follow cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly) as outlined.
• To clean assigned areas, movable and stationary furnishings, wall fixtures, lights, mirrors, and windows according to established procedures.
• Disinfects and polishes where required.
• Removes and disposes of trash.
• Waters house and resident flowers/planters.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpeting.
• Cleans bathrooms (resident, public, and private). Replenishes supplies.
• Straightens/rearranges and inspects furnishings.
• Cleans walls, ceiling, ceiling fixtures and window blinds as scheduled. Spot cleans between washings.
• Cleans stairways, entrances and exits.
• Removes for laundry and re-hangs curtains, drapes, and dividers.
• Performs cleaning duties to resident rooms when discharged and prepares room for new occupant.
• Performs cleaning duties in isolation units.
• Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects, and malfunctions on a work order and to the Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and well kept housekeeping cart.
• Attends In-services and staff meetings.
• Cross train in Laundry.
• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization.
• Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
• Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization.
• Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success.
• Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.
• Recognize your role for Trauma Informed Care: Promotes a culture of safety, empowerment and healing; recognizes that everyone who interacts at Rest Haven may have past traumatic experience and protects trauma survivors from being re-traumatized.
• Recognize your role for Compliance and Ethics: Participates in annual compliance and ethics training. Follows code of conduct reporting any compliance and ethics concerns.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs minor maintenance repairs as directed by Supervisor.
• Delivers and stocks incoming supplies in designated storerooms.
• Performs emergency cleaning where and when accidents occur.
• Buffs floors and disinfects where and when necessary.
• Clean with Autoscrubber as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor, Designee.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Well lighted and ventilated institution.
• Must stand, walk, and bend most of the working day.
• Pushes, pulls, and lifts cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Exposed to infection irregularly when entering Resident rooms.
• Subject to heavy dust and disinfectants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with a variety of people (Residents, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors)
• Personal cleanliness and good grooming habits.
• Must have a sense of responsibility.
• Must adhere to dress code.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision.
• Adequate physical health to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Criminal background clearance – Act 169 & Act 13.