Housekeeper (environmental Services)

Job Title: Housekeeper

At Simpsonville Post Acute, we know the importance of speaking your Love Language. We show Acts of Service by stepping in to help when it's needed, whether it's part of our job description or not. We share Words of Affirmation routinely, so you know how much you're appreciated. And we know you love Receiving Gifts, so we offer special incentives and rewards throughout the year. But the love doesn't stop there. We also offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Ability to attend CNA school (tuition-paid)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ match, and more!
• Employee appreciation events throughout the year

Successful candidates will have the following:

• At least 18 years of age
• Housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting
• Compassion for an underserved population

General Purpose

Define the roles and responsibilities of the Housekeeper within a long-term care facility. The purpose is to maintain a safe, orderly and clean environment free of obstacles and odors.

Essential Duties

• Maintain all public and common areas throughout the day including:

• lobby, restrooms, drinking fountains and floors.

• Maintain the cleanliness of resident rooms and bathrooms.

• Maintain handrails to ensure they are clean and free of debris.

• Clean and remove dust, dirt or food off walls, mirrors, windows, light fixtures. towel bars, towel dispensers.

• Empty trash cans and replace liners.

• Sweep and mop floors.

• Utilize proper safety measures when cleaning, including the use of caution signage and keeping supplies and chemicals out of reach of the residents.

• Use supplies and equipment in a safe manner by following the user manual instructions.

• Maintain housekeeping carts, equipment and storage areas in a safe, sanitary, clean and orderly manner.

• Notify the Director of Housekeeping, Administrator, or Director of Nursing immediately regarding resident safety issues or concerns.

• Notify the Director of Housekeeping when supplies are needing replenished.

• Excellent customer skills and positive attitude.

• Excellent time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

Minimum requirement to perform the essential functions of this position is a High School Diploma or a GED. Experience working in a long-term care facility preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and understand procedure and instruction manuals and directions.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Fluent in written and spoken English.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.