Housekeeper Status:

Full Time Location:

Avamere Three Fountains:

835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, Oregon Apply at www.

TeamAvamere.com Job Summary A Housekeeper in a long-term care facility is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for residents and staff. This includes cleaning resident rooms, common areas, and long-term care facilities. They perform tasks like dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, and changing linens. Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned. Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments. 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. Assure that watermarks 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. 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. Perform terminal cleaning procedures, as instructed, when a resident is discharged and/or transferred to another room/area. Clean vacant rooms as assigned. Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner. Assure 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, mealtimes, and end of the workday. Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner. Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures. Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing care; a thorough cleaning and disinfection process after residents leave an isolation room, to eliminate pathogens and prevent the spread of infections. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor. Follow established fire safety policies and procedures. Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures. Keep work/assigned areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc. Experience with various cleaning methods and equipment. Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation. Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. Ability to communicate with staff and follow instructions. Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members. 18 years or older. Prefer experience working in housekeeping in a medical facility. Maintain tactful composure and confidentiality with residents, family members, staff and visitors. At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Health Insurance:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. 401 (k)

Plan:

After 90 days of employment, with matching program. Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave. EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits. Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement. Generous employee referral bonus program.

Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:

Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).

Professional Development:

Opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Voluntary Benefits:

Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more. Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. #

ATF Qualifications:

Experience with various cleaning methods and equipment. Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation. Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. Ability to communicate with staff and follow instructions. Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members. 18 years or older. Prefer experience working in housekeeping in a medical facility. Maintain tactful composure and confidentiality with residents, family members, staff and visitors.