Housekeeper - Floor Tech in Battle Creek, Michigan at The Oaks at Battle Creek

Job Title: Housekeeper

Department: Environmental

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Housekeeping & Laundry

Position Summary:

In keeping with our Organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve; the Housekeeper – Floor Tech plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and housekeeping services to all Residents in the facility. The Housekeeper – Floor Tech is responsible for maintaining environmental and infection control standards by performing a variety of general cleaning tasks and maintaining immaculate conditions of the flooring throughout the campus.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cleans and sanitizes Residents rooms, offices, hallways and other areas inside the facility as well as outside upon request.
• Perform floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, vacuuming, steaming, mopping, and sweeping in assigned areas; resident rooms, bathrooms, utility closets, common area, workstations, medication rooms, and offices.
• Will operate mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, and related housekeeping equipment.
• Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, doorframes and other high areas using a ladder.
• Performs deep cleaning procedures of Residents rooms and prepares rooms for new occupants; follows isolation procedures when cleaning isolation rooms.
• Dust horizontal surfaces and fill soap and paper towel dispensers daily.
• Collect and transport trash and contaminated waste to main collection receptacles.
• Ensures that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the supervisor.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility.
• Assists with training of new staff as needed.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
• Assures all floorcare and cleaning check lists are accomplished by staff daily and turned into supervisor.
• Keep the Director of Housekeeping & Laundry informed of pertinent events or equipment concerns.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the supervisor.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services as requested. Attends in-service and education programs and attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.
• Answers and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in resident care areas
• Reports all resident concerns to the appropriate department head.
• Perform job duties while operating in compliance with federal and state laws/regulations, and facility policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other tasks as required.
• Ability to work with residents who may have cognitive, behavioral, or physical impairments.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, all employees are expected to lead by example, demonstrate professionalism, support their supervisors and leadership team, and contribute positively to the success of the team and organization.

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

- High School Graduate or equivalent.

- One year of experience in a housekeeping role preferred.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

- Detail-oriented and thorough.

- Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of Residents.

- Sufficient ability to read, write, and speak to complete work efficiently, effectively, and courteously.

Other Special Requirements:

- Ability to work nights and weekends to accommodate the needs of the residents.

- Tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and bodily fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.

- Manual dexterity that is required to operate modern office equipment.