Job Description

Allegria Village, a senior living community in Dearborn, is now hiring a housekeeper for our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facility. 

Hours: We are currently looking for full-time availability.

Requirements: 1-year of housekeeping experience in a Skilled Nursing/Hospital environment is required.

Overview:

The  housekeeper promotes sanitary conditions which  prevent the spread of infection and   odors. She/he may be required to perform tasks, which  involve exposure to visible blood contamination or   reasonably anticipated blood contamination.  The housekeeper must fol low the required procedures for handling,/ cleaning, disposing, and/or  moving of objects/materials and/or the clean - up of blood, infectious materials, or body   fluids  containing blood in accordance with the OSHA Blood - borne Pathogen Standard.
Duties:
•   Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers,  etc.
•   Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection - free condition through washing, cleaning and  replacement of equipment and furnishings.
•   Requires working in  damp, dusty and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other  body fluids, as required.
•   Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
•   Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Must comply with all regulations  suc h as OSHA.
•   EPA, State Health Department, etc.
•   Plan work schedule for major tasks.
•   Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, windowsills, etc.
•   Empty trash containers daily.   
•   Wet mop floors in all residents’ rooms and bathrooms daily. Damp mop all corridor  floors,   lobby, dining areas, and others daily.
•   Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily.
•   Check all vacant rooms daily to keep fresh.
•   Clean all air vents.
•   Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or  toilets,  loose tile, broken windowpanes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.).
•   Wash windows as scheduled.
•   Completely strip and recoat all floor areas when necessary and as scheduled.
•   Check entire area for spills, water, etc. periodically, esp ecially in residents’ bathrooms.
•   Follow instructions on use of germicidal solutions to clean. All procedures for solution  use will be part of the housekeeper’s training.
•   Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.

Physical Requirements:
This position demands good physical and mental health. The housekeeper will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule, must be able to move continuously during work hours and able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.

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