Housekeeper - Full Time
Haledon, NJ, United States
Description
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
SKILLS:
Ability to follow instructions and respond to resident requests for service and assistance
Knowledge of computer functions, including designated organization-approved electronic software
Excellent communication skills with residents, staff, families and the public
Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position
EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of general cleaning procedures preferred
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Understanding of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations
Perform a variety of tasks such as dust mopping and damp mopping floors, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, including sinks, tubs, commodes, washing walls and high dusting
Daily cleaning and sanitizing of patient rooms furniture as well as sitting room area and dining room furniture
Meet residents' needs in a professional and courteous manner
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS: Support the Mission, Values and Vision of the Holland Christian Home
Understand and honor the Christian principles of the organization
Demonstrate an understanding of the Residential Living principles, including resident choice, privacy, independence, and dignity in all interactions with residents
Demonstrate an understanding of the aging process, cognitive impairments, Alzheimer's and other dementias
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system
Maintain HIPAA compliance as well as confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data
Exhibit concern for safety and well-being of staff, residents, families, and visitors
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Collect all trash throughout the building and discard into dumpsters outside of the facility
Clean and sanitize all public bathrooms and laundry rooms throughout the building
Vacuum hallways, sitting areas, lobby, chapel, offices and residents' rooms
Clean elevators and stairwells throughout the building
Clean and sanitize residents' bathrooms and showers as well as check high dusting
Bed and complete room cleaning in the Nursing Unit
Participate in annual spring cleaning
High dust throughout the building as needed
Clean chairs and table bases in the main dining room
Change and make beds once a week
Pass out towels twice a week
Do residents' laundry as needed
Deliver patients' clothing in the Nursing Unit
Replace paper towels, hand soap and pass out gloves as needed in the Nursing Unit
Clean glass door entrances, windows in and out as well as blinds throughout the building
OTHER DUTIES: Timely completion of all required in-services
Must be present for at least one mandatory annual fire drill
Must participate in annual N95 Fit Testing
All other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned
HOURS OF WORK: As per department schedule
Weekends, every other