Job Description
- Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Carries out all cleaning duties as directed by the Environmental Services Director according to required department policies and procedures.
- Ensure s that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
- Maintains a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene.
- Ensure s that all cleaning equipment is correctly and safely used and kept in a safe condition. Report s any defect to the department director.
- Practices sensitivity to the privacy and individual needs of the residents.
- Adhere s to infection control policies at all times .
- Adhere s to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
- Ensure s all necessary documentation is completed daily.
- Carries out other duties as assigned by the Environmental Services Director.
- Dusts furniture, woodwork, equipment and dust-mops floors . Polishes and cleans fixtures in rooms and bathrooms.
- Operates environmental services equipment (e.g., vacuums , floor cleaners, buffers, shampooers, etc. ) .
- Wet-mops rooms, halls and other areas; shampoos rugs and furniture .
- Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, door frames and other high surfaces .
- Gathers and disposes of tra sh and waste materials using specified bags and containers .
- Moves furniture and other heavy objects as required .
- Performs terminal cleaning procedures of resident rooms and prepares rooms for new admissions; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
- Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms.
- Makes supply packs for departments and puts linen stacks in carts for distribution . Takes supply requests and delivers them.
- Delivers linen to departments according to pre-established par levels and schedules.
- Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other cleaning duties as assigned.
- Treats all residents with dignity and respect . Promotes and protects all residents' rights.
- Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures . Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
- Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
- Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
- Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel . Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
- Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator . Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations .
- Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy .
- Participate s in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings . Fulfill s responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.
- Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
- Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
- As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Immediate start,