Housekeeping Aide

Position Purpose: Performs general cleaning and other tasks as directed to provide an atmosphere that promotes comfort, safety and a sense of well-being throughout the facility, while providing an excellent resident experience that exceeds expectations.

Accountability:

The Housekeeping Aide & Floor Technician reports to the Housekeeping and Laundry Manager.

Desired Schedule:

This is a full-time, forty (40) hour per week, hourly position. The Housekeeping Aide must be able to work every other weekend, some holidays, and maintain the fourteen (14) day rotating schedule as shown:

7:00am – 3:30pm (Start & End Times Negotiable)

Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Expectations and Responsibilities:

The Task/Floor Housekeeping position must be a motivated self-starter who is willing to be flexible with their work assignments. This position is not assigned one specific nursing unit, but rather is responsible for areas of the facility that are not assigned to any specific unit.

The Task/Floor Housekeeper is expected to fulfill various housekeeping needs as directed by the Housekeeping/Laundry Manager of Environmental Services. Those needs may include but are not limited to:

- Perform regular floor deep cleaning using various floor machines such as extractors, scrubbers, and vacuums.

- Follow a monthly floor cleaning schedule through the TELS work management system and utilize good time management to ensure all areas are completed each month

- Assist the Housekeeping Manager with room turn-over and deep cleaning as directed.

- Periodically assist the Maintenance Department with various projects that may require extra help as directed.

- Follow a daily task list for regular cleaning of offices, stairwells, elevators, entryways, and other areas

- Fill in for other housekeepers on a nursing unit in the event of call-ins, vacation time, or as directed.

- Be responsible for a specific nursing unit on assigned weekends.

Professional Qualifications:

The Housekeeping Aide needs to possess the following professional experience;

- Must have 1-2 years of practical housekeeping or related experience.

- Must have the ability to read and write well enough to follow written directions and understand the dangers that come with working with the chemicals, equipment, tools, and supplies in a healthcare environment.

- Must have the ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.

- Must possess the verbal communication skills to articulate and converse with associates, residents, co-workers, and visitors in an understandable and respectful manner.

- Must have a desire to learn and grow by participating in educational sessions, in-service training, and demonstrations.

Housekeeping Aides understand the physical nature of their job and realize they need to:

- Pass a physical exam.

- Lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc.

- Lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds occasionally from floor to chest height

- Lift a maximum of twenty (20) pounds periodically throughout each work day.

- Lift ten (10) pounds consistently.

- Be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head and below their waist.

- Be able to push and pull a cart requiring fifteen (15) pounds of force.

- Bend, stoop and twist while carrying items, buffing, etc.

- See well enough to read container labels, measuring equipment, written directions, schedules, etc.

- Hear well enough to hear equipment alarms, talk on the phone, etc.

- Remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time.

- Handle the usual housekeeping equipment and supplies (e.g. vacuum, floor machines, cleaning chemicals.)

Key Result Areas:

- Demonstrate a consistently positive, respectful and constructive attitude with both residents and staff.

- Demonstrate initiative, active problem solving and a continual desire to improve customer service.

- Provide quality services that keep the grounds and facility in clean, safe, comfortable and excellent condition.

- Create and maintain an environment which allows each resident to adjust to their limitations and recognize the dignity and worth of each individual.

- Participate in in-service educational classes and meetings directed at improving your ability to meet the needs of the residents.

- Maintain and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures when performing day-to-day responsibilities.

- Know, understand and perform responsibilities that meet regulatory and company standards.

- Be a reliable and positive member of the facility’s team.

- Create a cooperative working relationship with other departments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.85 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Omaha, NE 68114: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person