Housekeeper
Housekeeper
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Job Description
SUMMARY: Incumbent is to perform the day to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal state and local standards guidelines and regulations governing the Nursing Home facility and as may be directed by the Nursing Home Housekeeping Supervisor to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean safe and comfortable manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Ensures that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in the 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.
- Assist others in lifting heavy equipment supplies etc. as necessary or directed.
- Clean work/supply carts equipment etc. as necessary or directed.
- Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
- Performs day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
- Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
- Empty and sanitize ash trays daily. (NOTE: Ash trays must be emptied into appropriate metal containers with self-closing cover devices.)
- Clean/polish furnishings fixtures ledges room heating/cooling units etc. resident 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 resident 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 solutions.
- Clean hallways.
- Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
- Clean vacant rooms as assigned.
- Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment tools supplies etc. are properly stored at all times as well as before leaving such areas for breaks meal times and at end of the work day.
- Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.
- Clean high touch areas daily. For example the code box nurse station nursing phones etc.
- Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel residents family members visitors government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions to follow instructions and to accept constructive criticism.
- Must be able to work various/split shifts weekends snow days and holidays.
- Other related duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in housekeeping or cleaning role with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management position preferred
CERTIFICATES LICENSES and/or REGISTRATIONS:
- Must pass a background check physical and a pre-employment drug screen
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to push pull move and/or lift a minimum of 50-75 lbs. (pounds) to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push pull move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of one-two feet.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and/or ABILITIES:
- Must be reliable and dependable.
- Ability to learn and train and follow instructions.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills.
PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638 Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however all qualified applicants will be considered.
*Please note that the job description is subject to change with or without prior notice.*
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS RESUME TO:
OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 368
MACY NEBRASKA 68039
OR
Must pass background check physical and pre-employment drug screen.
Employment Type
Full-Time
