Housekeeper

POSITION DESCRIPTION:   As a Housekeeper in the employ of St. Luke Health Services, your primary purpose is to perform day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Follow specific cleaning and floor care procedures as outlined in the St. Luke Procedures Manual, as well as those demonstrated to you through training and in-service sessions.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the St. Luke Employee Handbook.
• Always wear uniform unless otherwise instructed by your supervisor.
• Perform assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Assure that established infection control and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures and that proper procedures are followed for the disposal of all personal protective equipment (i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, etc.).
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Perform special cleaning procedures, as instructed, when a resident is discharged and/or transferred to another room, including making the bed(s), in specials only.
• Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Dispose of trash and bio-hazardous waste daily and in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
• NEVER leave your housekeeping cart, chemicals, or any other equipment unattended.
• Assure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies is maintained in utility or janitorial closets.
• Must be able to periodically work more than eight (8) hours per day or more than forty (40) hours per week.
• Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by the Supervisor, Department Head and/or Administrator.
• Keep supervisor informed of all supply needs.
• Assure that work/assignment areas and equipment are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.
• Report all accident/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may seem. (Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur).
• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
• Report broken or damaged equipment to your supervisor.
• Attend departmental, staff and facility meetings and in-services as directed.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident information.
• Honor the resident’s personal and property rights.

EXPERIENCE: While any experience relevant to housekeeping is desired and preferred, on-the-job training is provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to engage in a full range of body motion including bending, stooping and stretching.
• Must be able to lift, push and move equipment, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with the residents, co-workers, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
• Existing employees must have a satisfactory work record in their prior positions.
• Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by the Supervisor, Department Head and/or Administrator.