Housekeeper/Laundry

Company: Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Lakeside is a beautiful SNF/LTC facility licensed to hold 120 beds. We are located on the Northwest side of San Antonio near the Potranco and Marbach area. Our expectation is that you will perform your job in a manner consistent with our Core Values CELEBRATION - ACCOUNTABILITY - PASSION FOR LEARNING - LOVE ONE ANOTHER - INTELLIGENT RISK TAKING - CUSTOMER SECOND - OWNERSHIPPOSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or the Housekeeping Supervisor, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEvery effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.Duties and Responsibilities:--- Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.--- Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.--- Empty and sanitize ash trays daily. (NOTE: Ash trays must be emptied into appropriate metal containers with self-closing cover devices.)--- Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed.--- Clean, wash sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures.--- Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.--- Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.)--- Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.--- Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.--- Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.--- Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.--- Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.--- Clean vacant rooms as assigned.--- Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.--- Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.--- Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.--- Assure that the residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.--- Knock before entering a resident's room.--- Performs other duties as may be assigned.Working Conditions--- Works in all areas of the facility.--- Moves intermittently during working hours.--- Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities.--- Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.--- Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.--- Communicates with housekeeping personnel and other department personnel.--- Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed.--- Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).--- May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.--- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.--- Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.--- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.--- May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.Physical Mental and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)--- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.--- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.--- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.--- Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.--- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.Job Type: Full-timePay: $16,200.00 - $19,800.00 per yearBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceSchedule: 8 hour shiftAbility to commute/relocate: San Antonio, TX 78245: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience: Laundry: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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