Housekeeper/laundry - La Mesa, United States - Community Care Center

Community Care Center

Verified Company

La Mesa, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Reports to:
Director of Environmental Services

Department:
Environmental Services

Purpose of Your Job Position:

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide the day-to-day housekeeping in the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility and to assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Delegation of Authority:

As a Housekeeper you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Function:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.

However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the opposition if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Functions:

Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be (

NOTE:
Such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur.)

Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions:

For an admission, review the overall cleanliness of the room. Assure that all equipment is functional, clean and in good condition. Report problems to your supervisor.
When a resident is discharged, sanitize the mattress,
_ _thoroughly, clean the bed, bed rails, overbed table, side table, clothing locker and drawers. Advise your supervisor of status of the paint, blinds, etc.

Personnel Function:

Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called.
Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work.
Report occupational exposures to body fluids or to hazardous chemicals to your supervisor.

Staff Development:

Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed.
Attend and participate in inservice educational classes, onthejob training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed.
Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC inservice training for hazard communication, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard.

Safety and Sanitation:

Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving heavy objects.
Wear nonslip shoes as required.
Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
Keep work/work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer's instructions when necessary.
Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor. Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.
Participate in appropriate inservice training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.
Report missing or improperly labeled containers of hazardous chemicals to you supervisor.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals.
Follow established hand washing procedures.
Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
Follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.
Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing service.
Other(s) that may become necessary/appropriate to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Equipment and Supply Function:

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 you supervisor as soon as practical.
Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.
Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary or directed.
Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shi