Housekeeper

St James House of Baytown is seeking an energetic Housekeeper. Are you flexible and always willing to jump in and help where you're needed? Are you conscientious about following policies and procedures correctly? Do you take pride in your work?  If so, then you just might be perfect for this Housekeeping position! As a housekeeper, you'll be responsible for general cleaning of all common areas and resident rooms. We want to ensure that our residents live in a home with clean and comfortable surroundings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.         To execute duties under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nurses and/or Administrator, Charge Nurse and Housekeeping Supervisor according to assignment.

2.         To keep the nursing facility in a clean and sanitary condition in order to provide for the welfare and care of the residents in a healthful environment.

3.         Must have a genuine interest in working with geriatrics.

4.         Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis, and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions.

5.         Ability to perform tasks with due consideration for residents in area.

6.         Initiative and judgment involved in maintaining assigned area in clean and orderly condition.

7.         Works under close supervision performing simple, standardized tasks.

8.         Performs other tasks as assigned.

8.         Attends required staff in-services, meetings, orientation, and continuing education activities as required.

10.       Is aware of and adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights and confidentiality of patient information including HIPAA regulations.

11.       Interacts with patients and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.

12.       Is aware of Patient Abuse Reporting Law.

13.       Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude. 

Functions related to cleaning.

1.         Dust furniture with damp cloth or polishing cloth daily; straighten furniture.

2.         Dust light fixtures outside and inside, dust windowsills, baseboards and beds, clean all door vents.

3.         Empty and wash ashtrays and wastebaskets.

4.         Dry mop floors in residents' rooms then wet mop rooms, if assigned.

5.         Clean wash basins, commodes, polish chrome fixtures in bathrooms, wash all mirrors, and spot clean walls.

6.         Clean window blinds. Clean beds thoroughly. Clean bedside tables in resident's rooms, dust all shelves, removing ail articles making sure thorough cleaning is done.

7.         Clean housecleaning cart. Clean any equipment used daily.

8.         Clean all rooms each week.

9.         Assist with emergency cleaning during the day as required.

10.       Mop, wax and buff hallways, living areas, and dining areas as assigned.