Housekeeping - Part Time Evenings

## Description

**JOB POSTING**

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| **Housekeeping** | |

| **Department** | Environmental Services |

| **Reports to** | Environmental Services Manager |

| **Work Location** | Thornapple Manor Main Building |

| **Salary Range** | $17.07-18.96/hr. based on experience |

**JOB OVERVIEW:**

We are seeking a dedicated and friendly Housekeeper to join the Thornapple Manor team! As a Housekeeper, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and staff. This role is essential in promoting the health and well-being of all individuals within our facility, ultimately enhancing the quality of care we provide. We are not just looking for someone to clean; we are looking for someone who understands the importance of a sanitary space to make our residents feel at home. In this friendly workplace, you will work alongside a team of professionals who are passionate about healthcare and who value the vital role that cleanliness plays in resident care. If you believe that a clean environment is essential for health and well-being, we would love to hear from you! Join us and become a vital part of our mission to provide exceptional care in a pleasant and safe setting.

**MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Perform routine cleaning tasks including but not limited to dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming all designated areas of Thornapple Manor.
• Sanitize and disinfect high-touch surfaces to prevent the spread of infection in compliance with health guidelines and standards.
• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste in accordance with Thornapple Manor policies.
• Assist with the restocking of supplies needed for cleaning operations and ensure proper inventory control within environmental services storage areas.
• Maintain cleaning equipment in proper working order and report any maintenance or repair needs promptly to the supervisor.
• Follow established procedures for cleaning specialty areas such as resident rooms, nursing stations, conference rooms, waiting areas with diligence and care.
• Cooperate with other staff members to ensure resident areas are safe, clean, and welcoming at all times.
• Perform all cleaning duties as directed by the Facility Services Supervisor according to required department policies and procedures.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of resident rooms and prepares rooms for new admissions; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
• Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, door frames and other high surfaces.
• Delivers linen to departments according to pre-established par levels and schedules.
• Ensure that daily and deep cleaning schedules are adhered to.
• Adhere to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is completed daily.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

**SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:**

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping services or a healthcare environment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure cleanliness and quality standards are met.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Must possess a positive attitude that cultivates the health and well-being of all.
• Must be open to collaboration with various departments and personnel. Accountability of duties assigned.
• Ensure all communication and actions are done in a respectful manner toward residents, visitors, and fellow coworkers.
• Committed to making a positive impact and enriching the lives of others.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to interact with residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

**PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:**

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Physical stamina to handle a fast-paced environment and lift heavy items when necessary.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of the position can be met.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of fifty pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

**WORKING CONDITIONS:**

• Works in all areas of the building.
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Subject of callback during emergency conditions (i.e., severe weather. Evacuation, post disaster, etc.)
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.