Summary Description: To clean resident rooms and other interior and exterior facility areas under the supervision of the Housekeeping or designated supervisor, and to assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Clean and straighten (including vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.) rooms, offices and common areas; polish and move items; ensure residents rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintain in an attractive manner and resident?s personal items are safeguarded. Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed.

Ensure work areas are safe; that procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects are strictly adhered to; that equipment and supplies are properly stored; ensure Universal Precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and, promptly report any hazardous conditions and equipment.

Attend orientation and in-service as required by the state.

Understand, complies with, and promotes all rules regarding residents? rights.

Additional Duties

Collect, launder and distribute linens, garments, etc. in accordance with facility procedures; properly maintain all equipment, ensure work areas are clean and safe, ensure policies covering infection control, health and safety, hazardous materials, etc. are followed.

Report all incidents and accidents; ensure cleaning schedules are followed; and, coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments.

Ensure that equipment and supply carts and adequate supplies are properly maintained; ensure that lighting is in proper working order; and, assist others in heavy lifting as requested.

Strip, wax and buff floors as directed; move and replace furniture; clean storage and exterior areas as directed.

Attend and participate in training, in-service educational activities and staff meetings.

Other duties as assigned.