Housekeeper Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Housekeeper position at NurseCare Buckhead in Atlanta, GA involves performing day-to-day housekeeping services to maintain a clean facility, following all laws and regulations. The role requires high school graduation or equivalent, healthcare experience is preferred. Responsibilities include implementing environmental services practices, making independent decisions, and working harmoniously with others. The position also involves physical tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, and lifting up to 30 lbs. Regular attendance is essential.
Job Description
Housekeeper NurseCare Buckhead 2920 Pharr Court South NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
General Purpose:
The
HOUSEKEEPER
performs day-to-day housekeeping services ensuring a clean, attractive facility in accordance with all laws, regulations and Company standards. Reports to Director of Environmental Services.
Working Conditions:
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
Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent preferred Prior healthcare experience preferred
Specific Requirements:
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
Essential Functions:
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
