Job Description

Primary Purpose of this Position  

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the day-to-day activities of housekeeping as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor to assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.  

  This job description is not inclusive of all duties required, this is only a few of the essential job duties.  

• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments; document as required by facility policies  

• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

• Attend department and staff meetings as directed or called; arrive timely, prepared to actively participate.

• Carry linens, towels, toilet items and cleaning supplies using proper sanitary and safety techniques (i.e., securing chemicals, covering linen(s), etc.).

• 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.)

• Clean and disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides or sterilization procedures as directed. 

• Prioritize housekeeping requests involving safety issues and/or time sensitive projects including pre-arrival room checks for new admissions, spilled beverages, etc.

• Ensure proper disposal of infectious waste(s) into appropriate containers as required by state/federal regulations and the facility infection prevention plan.  

• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner; service routinely and when necessary to keep containers from overflowing.

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas to ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and facility policies.  

Full job description with risk exposure matrix will be provided at time of onboarding if hired for this position.  

Requirements:  

No convictions deemed by the State of Oklahoma as un-licensable or un-hirable  

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