Purpose of Your Position:
- The primary purpose of your position is to perform the day to day activities of the
Housekeeping Department in accordance with the current Federal, State and Local
standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the
Administrator and/or Director of Environmental Services, to assure that our facility is
maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.
Scope of Responsibility:
- As a Housekeeper you are responsible and accountable to carry out assigned duties and
report directly to the Director of Environmental Services.
Job Functions:
- Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However,
it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. The
position includes other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Director of
Environmental Services and/or Administrator.
Working Conditions:
- Works in all areas of the facility
- Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours
- Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities
- Is involved with Residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc, under
all circumstances and conditions
- Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc
- Communicates with housekeeping personnel and other department’s supervisors
- Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily when
necessary. Scheduled hours may change to meet facility needs
- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs
- Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, exposure to chemicals, etc, throughout the
workday
- May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc
- Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for laundry
services/activities
Experience:
- General work experience in a hospital, long term care facility, or other related health care
facility is preferred, but not required
Specific Requirements:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
action
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, family members, visitors,
government agencies/personnel and general public
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise
professional and non-professional personnel
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc, the appearance of housekeeping
areas and must perform regular inspections of Resident rooms/units for sanitation, order,
safety and proper performance of assigned duties
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to
handle Residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate
them into existing housekeeping practices
- Must be able to relate information concerning a Resident’s condition/incident
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to
function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
- Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work
effectively with the Residents, personnel and support groups
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times,
hostile people within the facility
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc, without restrictions
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of Residents in an emergency situation
- Must be able to perform porter duties when needed
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the Resident’s rooms are neat, clean and free from odor
- Shampoo and extract carpets as per schedule
- Attend to spills immediately
- Empty trash liners and clean containers
- Clean beds and rails with disinfectant
- Clean all counter tops, windowsills, over bed and bedside tables and furniture
- Strip, seal and refinish floors as per schedule
- Clean floor edges and corners to prevent buildup
- Clean windows and mirrors
- Clean personal items, pictures, decorations, flowers, etc
- Deomonstrate correct safety techniques
- Respect and take care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies
- Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions
- Contribute to and promote resident and family relations
- Follow facility’s policies and procedures
- Continue growth and expand job knowledge
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Uphold the Skyview Healthcare customer service standard to residents, visitors and co-workers