Housekeeper - Full Time

General Purpose:

The HOUSEKEEPER performs day-to-day housekeeping services ensuring a clean, attractive facility in accordance with all laws, regulations and Company standards. Reports to Director of Environmental Services.

Working Conditions:

• Works throughout facility (i.e., resident rooms, therapy rooms, dietary)

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours

• Subject to frequent interruptions

• Involved with residents, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances

• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, associates, etc.

• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily as necessary

• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day

• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

• Prior healthcare experience preferred

Specific Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Must be knowledgeable of environmental services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing environmental services functions in the long-term care facility

• Must be willing to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel

• Must have the ability to implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the environmental services department

• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and complaint procedures

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day

• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents

• Must be able to perform day-to-day housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, polishing, emptying wastebaskets, cleaning, replenishing and mopping

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs floor to waist; lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 30 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs.

• Must practice dependable, regular attendance

Shift Needed: Days

THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS ONLY!

• Medical Plan: Major Medical Insurance with HSA plan and prescription coverage

• Dental Plan: Met Life Voluntary Dental Plan (various levels of coverage available)

• Vision Plan: Met Life VSP Network (various levels of coverage available)

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Company Paid Life Insurance (Voluntary Supplemental Term life is offered and available through Lincoln Financial Group)

• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance is available through Lincoln Financial Group

• Paid-time-off (to be used for vacation, holiday, illness, etc.)