Effective September 2020
Housekeeping/Laundry Aid
Takes appropriate actions to secure housekeeping supplies out of reach of residents all times.
Disposes of trash and waste, including bio hazardous waste and other materials that require special
handling in compliance with state and federal requirements.
Posts signs indicating a safety hazard any time housekeeping activities pose environmental hazards to
staff, residents, visitors or others in the facility.
Uses personal protective equipment when at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially hazardous
body fluids and at all other times indicated by facility policies and procedures.
Complies with all safety instructions and procedures when using chemical substances. Refers to labels
and Material Data sheets for instructions. Asks supervisor for assistance if unsure of proper handling
techniques.
Monitors and reports all evidence of rodents of pests to supervisor.
Communicates with Director of Housekeeping & Laundry throughout the shifts as needed.
Assists Director of Housekeeping and Laundry with preparation for state inspections. Attends survey
training, interacts with state surveyors, and instructed by immediate supervisor.
Reports injury of self or others to supervisor immediately.
Attends in-service education programs assigned. Applies information to job tasks.
Monitors workplace for safety and fire hazards and corrects or reports potential problems. Reports
housekeeping and maintenance problems, including equipment breakdown, to Director of
Housekeeping & Laundry promptly.
Participates in fire and disaster drills. In event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure
resident safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.
Tribal preference and Native American Indian preference shall apply to all positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Caries out all duties in accord with the facility mission and philosophy.
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident in all
interactions.
Appreciates the importance of maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
Able to understand and to follow written and verbal directions. Able effectively to communicate with
staff members and residents through verbal and/or written.
Sufficient mobility, and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all
times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move residents of facility out of danger in case of emergency.
Demonstrates respect for coworkers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility
policies on attendance and punctuality and dress code. Able to arrive and to begin work on time and to
report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for work place safety
including infection control procedures, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens,
use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.
Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties/projects within allotted time.
Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned.