Lead Housekeeper
Job Description
This position is full time, 40 hrs. per week Monday - Friday and will be on the weekend rotation; hours are 7:00am-3:30pm. Hourly rate will be based on the range below based on housekeeping experience + $2.00/hr.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain a clean and sanitary environment for the residents, resident’s families, co-workers and visitors by performing all tasks using established procedures and policies and the effective use of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Train new employees in proper cleaning and sanitizing of State Licensed Areas. Fills in for Housekeeping Coordinator in his/her absence.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
High School Graduate preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Ability to read warning labels on hazardous chemical containers and MSDS sheets.
Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
Previous experience in healthcare.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Must be able to lift and carry a maximum of 25 lbs.
Ability to push equipment on wheels weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.
Good communications skills.
Ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work as a team or alone.
Must be able to interface with people of all levels in a positive and professional manner.
Basic computer skills
PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Train new and current housekeepers on proper cleaning, sanitizing, and turning rooms for the next resident.
Participate in annual State surveys and complaint surveys when needed.
Maintain all aspects of residents’ living quarters and ancillary areas by following established cleaning procedures. Responsible for the cleaning of all glass and mirrors, scrubbing and sanitizing all kitchen and bathroom surfaces and fixtures, dusting all furniture and fixtures and sanitizing all beds in SNF.
Maintain and clean all floor coverings. Responsible for sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.
Replenish all supplies in assigned areas.
Keep work area and equipment clean and sanitary.
Attend mandatory in-services and meetings.
Will oversee the basic day to day operations & schedule of the Housekeeping department in the absence of the Housekeeping Coordinator.
Embracement of mission statement and Laurel Lake standards of conduct.
Adhere to attendance policies and must be able to work weekends and overtime when required.
Assist co-workers when scheduled or requested (specialty cleans, etc.).
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES – Other:
Performs other related duties, as needed.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Extreme hot/cold temperatures.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL ENVIROMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Non-Patient Care Staff (21-50 lbs.) – Physical Demands
Occasional – 1 to 33% of workday
Frequent – 34 – 66% of workday
Constant – 67 – 100% of workday
Not at all – 0% of workday
Occasional
Lift 0-50#, 6-36” from floor; lift 0-30#, 6-72” from floor; climbing stairs; climbing ladders, working from heights, crawling, kneeling, running, operating machines: (2 foot/feet).
Frequent
Unilateral horizontal reach 0-18”; unilateral vertical reach 36—72”; bilateral carry 100’, 50#; push/pull 100’, 19 ft. lbs.; lift 0-30#, 6-36” from floor; lift 0-50#, 36-48” from floor; operating machines: (2 hand(s)).
Constant
Sitting, standing, walking: 2.3 mph, 0 incline; bilateral fine motor manipulation; functional near, far, color vision aided or unaided; functional hearing aid or unaided; functional verbal communication skills; working overtime as assigned to meet operational/patient care demands.
Not at All
Hold 200# patient sidelying while doing procedure x 2 min; roll 200# patient away/toward self; transfer 105# person chair-chair 5x/hr. with gait belt; bed-cart transfer with 200# person and assist of one with sheet; more 200# person up in bed with assist of one and sheet.
Category II Job Classification – Laurel Lake employees who have jobs with tasks that rarely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and have no contact with used sharps.
Job Hazard Risks:
Lifting
Infectious Disease Exposure
Hazard Materials Exposure (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical)
Workplace Violence Potential
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.
BENEFITS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A LAUREL LAKE EMPLOYEE:
• Medical Insurance through Meritain (Co-pay Plan) — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• FSA (Flex Spending Account) — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• Dental coverage through Mutual of Omaha — for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• Vision coverage through Mutual of Omaha for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week
• Basic Life (1x annual salary) - for all employees working 30+ hrs. per week Option to purchase supplemental Life Insurance for self/spouse/child
• Short Term Disability - for all employees working 20+ hrs. per week after completion of six months of service
• 403(b) Retirement Program — potential match for employees up to 4%
• Section 125 Pre-Tax PTO (Paid Time Off) used for Vacation/Sick Time/Holiday
• Tuition Assistance ($1250/$1750/$2500) is the maximum amount that you are eligible for per year based on part time or full-time status)
• Free On-Site CEU Opportunities
• Shift Differential for 2nd/3rd shift Clinical positions (CNA/LPN/RN)
• Competitive Wage Scale
• Direct Deposit for Payroll
• Discounted Membership to Life Center Plus/Hudson
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• On-Site Health Club w/Pool
• Employee Wellness Program
• Smoke-Free Campus
• 24-Hour Campus Security
• Akron Metro Regional Transit Service
• Award Programs (i.e. Employee of the Month)
• Staff/Resident Activities & Social Events
• Employee Dining Room with Meals at Nominal Charge
• Free Parking
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Eligible for Christmas Bonus in December from the Residents
