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.

• Essential Functions

• 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.

• Additional Tasks

• 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.

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