Position Summary
? The Housekeeping Aide performs day-to-day housekeeping services ensuring a clean, attractive facility in accordance with
all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
? Reports to Housekeeping Director
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Working Conditions
? Attends and participates in continuing education programs
? Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals
? Possible exposure to electrical hazards and machine guarding
? Works in department as well as throughout facility
? Subject to frequent interruptions
? Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
? Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
? Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporary as necessary
? Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday
? Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses
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Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications
? High school graduate or equivalent preferred
? Prior health-care experience preferred
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Specific Requirements
? Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
? Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing
housekeeping functions in the post-acute care facility
? Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the
housekeeping department
? Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: general housekeeping responsibilities,
patient rights, and safety and sanitation
? Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
? Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
? Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
? Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of
Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
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Essential Functions
? Must be able to perform day-to-day housekeeping duties including: dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, polishing, emptying
wastebaskets, cleaning, replenishing, and mopping
? Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
? Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
? Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
? Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
? Must be able to communicate and function productively in an interdisciplinary team
? Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
? Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
THIS ENTIRE FORM WILL BE PLACED IN YOUR PERSONNEL FILE
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? Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs
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