Housekeeper (Full time including every other weekend) - Livingston Post-Acute Care

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position 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 our Center, and as may be directed by the Environmental Services Director and/or Administrator, to assure that our Center is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

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

Job Functions 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 position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Safety Factors Competency Miscellaneous Information Evaluation Information explaining the Essential Functions, Safety Factors, and the Competency Evaluation columns, as well as the Risk Exposure Category legend is provided in the “Job Position Analysis Information” section located on the last page of this job description. (Note: The number assigned to each individual column corresponds to that same number in the “Analysis” section.)

Duties and Responsibilities Risk Exposure Potential to Blood and/or Body Fluids Essential Function (√ =NO) Function Requires Repetitive Motion (√ = YES) MINIMUM Weight Lifting Requirements Apply to Task (√ = YES) Function Requires Prolonged Sitting, Standing, Bending, etc. (√ = YES) Performs Function Satisfactorily (√ = NO) Needs In-Service Training (√ = YES) Administrative Functions (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 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.

Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/Center information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.

Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Privacy Representative.

Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access Center’s information system.

Agree to use the computer in accordance with the Center’s Policy.

Housekeeper Duties and Responsibilities (continued) Risk Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids Essential Function Repetitive Motion Weight Lifting Requirements Prolonged Sitting, Standing, Bending, etc. Performs Function Satisfactorily Needs Training Personnel Functions (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Attend departmental and staff meetings as directed or called. 3 Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.  File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.  Report known or suspected incidents of fraud orally or in writing to the Chief Compliance officer. The Hotline may be used for this reporting.  Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established Center policy guidelines. Staff Development Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed.  Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or as directed.  Attend and participate in annual Center in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, etc.)  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.  Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.  Keep 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 in-service 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 your supervision.  Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and/or hazardous wastes or chemicals.  Follow established handwashing procedures.  Housekeeper Duties and Responsibilities (continued) Risk Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids Essential Function Repetitive Motion Weight Lifting Requirements Prolonged Sitting, Standing, Bending, etc. Performs Function Satisfactorily Needs Training Safety and Sanitation (continued) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 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 Center is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. Equipment and Supply Functions 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 your 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 shift.  Housekeeping Services Perform 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., in 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, deodorizing, etc. Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.  Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.  J Housekeeper Duties and Responsibilities (continued) Risk Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids Essential Function Repetitive Motion Weight Lifting Requirements Prolonged Sitting, Standing, Bending, etc. Performs Function Satisfactorily Needs Training Housekeeping Services (continued) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 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 end of the work day.  Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.  Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.  Budget and Planning Functions Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to false billings, cost reports, kickbacks, et orally or in writing to the Chief Compliance officer. The Hotline may be used for this reporting.  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 to the Privacy Representative.  Knock before entering a resident’s room.  Honor the residents’ personal and property rights.  Inform resident when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions during cleaning procedures.  Miscellaneous Turn in all found articles to your supervisor.