Job Summary

Assist in maintaining a clean physical, social and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of residents.

Accountabilities

• General * Model the Culture Change Principles of the Eden Alternative. * Understand and adhere to Resident Confidentiality and HIPPA regulations. * Attend in-service training, educational classes, and meetings as required. * Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. * Communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team. * Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community policies and procedures. * Solve basic mathematic procedures. * Maintain the highest degree of personal and professional integrity. * Know and honor Resident Rights. * Communicate with residents in a respectful manner. * Respond to resident family/visitor requests in a timely and appropriate manner. * Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. * Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers.
• Resident Care * Attend to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner. * Regularly review, follow, and adhere to residents’ service plans as it pertains to housekeeping. * Report changes in resident status, health or otherwise to supervisor. * Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
• Other Duties/Responsibilities * Maintain cleanliness of resident’s room including daily cleaning, deep cleaning as required, and discharge cleaning. * Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned. * Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in elder rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed. * Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures. * Clean windows/mirrors in elder rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways. * Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. ( NOTE : Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.) * Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting. * Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. * Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner. * Clean vacant rooms as assigned. * Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary. * Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets. Keep supervisor informed of supply needs. * Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as practical. * Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary or directed.
• Physical Demands/Working Conditions * Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move frequently during working hours. * Able to lift 40 lbs. floor to waist, lift 10 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 40 lbs., and push/pull 40 lbs. * Able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Qualifications and Educational Requirements * High School Diploma or equivalent. * CPR certification which must remain current during employment. * First aid certification from a nationally recognized organization. * Minimum of one year experience in a senior care or healthcare setting preferred.

Pay Range Per Hour:

$17.00 - $20.00 DOE (Depending on Experience)

Benefits for Full Time Employees

1. Health
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Retirement Plan
5. (PSLF) Public Service Loan Forgiveness
6. PTO/Sick
7. Planet Fitness Corp. Discounted Membership
8. ZayZoon - Earned Wage Access