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William Penn Continuing Care Campus

HOUSEKEEPING FT

William Penn Continuing Care Campus, Jeannette, Pennsylvania, United States

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Perform daily work activities of the Housekeeping/Laundry Department to assure that the William Penn Care Center is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner; assure that an adequate supply of clean linen is available to the community.

Knowledge

Must possess a general knowledge of housekeeping/laundry duties such as the proper use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals.

Must be able to plan a work routine and complete assignment in an allotted time and be conscientious. Must be able to work independently and as a team member.

Laundry duties may require the employee to stand for long periods of time.

Resident Rights

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Ensure that all nursing is provided in privacy.

Knock before entering the residents room.

Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse.

Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of residents property immediately to the Nurse Supervisor.

Honor the residents refusal of treatments request. Report such requests to your supervisor.

Communicate respectfully and appropriately, respect culture differences among residents and staff.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

Sort, count, wash, weigh, fold, mark, carry and deliver linens and clothing.

Move small furniture, take down/hang cubicle curtains, and roll small carpets.

Clean rooms, dining rooms, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors and offices.

Sweep, vacuum, mop and scrub floor surfaces; wax and polish floors using mechanical equipment.

Clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture by vacuum, bonnet or extraction cleaning methods.

Dust furniture and wash walls, ceiling and woodwork; wash windows, door panels, and sills.

Empty and wash waste baskets, and transport trash/waste to appropriate disposal areas. Scrub sinks, tubs, shower stalls and toilets; replenish bathroom supplies.

Assure that assigned work areas are routinely maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner, and that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.

Maintain a spirit of cooperation with co-workers and supervisors, residents and their families, and other department directors/managers to provide continuity of services to residents in a friendly, homelike environment.

Maintain open communication with the Director of Environmental Services to assure all residents having special needs, or in need of assessment, are identified in a timely manner.

Report all hazardous conditions, hazardous equipment, and accidents/incidents to the Director, of Environmental Services, no matter how minor they may be.

All employees must be trained on how to use the TELS system to communicate issues.

Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping/laundry procedures.

Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.

Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with established sanitation procedures.

Keep work areas free of hazardous objects, such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.

Assure that all housekeeping and laundry equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.

Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary or as directed. Assure that adequate supplies of laundry/linen supplies are maintained properly to meet the daily needs of the residents. Honor and respect all residents personal and property rights.

Complete each task with a customer service mindset.

Other duties may be assigned.

Safety And Sanitation

Maintain appropriate hand hygiene.

Utilize and understand proper personal protective equipment and when it is appropriate to use.

Properly dispose of PPE equipment after use.

Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from facility.

Keep floor from having excess supplies and equipment. Store in designated areas.

Clean, disinfect, and return all residents care equipment to its designated storage area after each use. (i.e. shower chairs)

Report all safety and hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse immediately.

Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (i.e. back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents.

Report missing/illegible labels on cleaners/disinfectants and MSDS to your supervisor.

Must have knowledge on how to read and identify MSDS binder.

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 function.

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Some housekeeping/laundry experience is preferred. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and the team concept.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of their individuals in the workplace.

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with others.

Must be willing to perform tasks that may involve exposure to the blood and/or body fluids.

Must be willing to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

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