Housekeeper - Full-Time and Part-Time

• Works throughout facility (i.e., resident rooms, therapy rooms, dietary)
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Involved with residents, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, associates, etc.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily as necessary
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior healthcare experience preferred

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of environmental services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing environmental services functions in the long-term care facility
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
• Must have the ability to implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the environmental services department
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and complaint procedures

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents
• Must be able to perform day-to-day housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, polishing, emptying wastebaskets, cleaning, replenishing and mopping
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs floor to waist; lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 30 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs.
• Must practice dependable, regular attendance

Nursecare Of Buckhead