Housekeeping Aide
Company: Alden Estates of Naperville
Location: Naperville
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Alden Estates of Naperville - JOB SUMMARY
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- To perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping
Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local
standards, guidelines and regulations, facility policies as
directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in
an understandable manner.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents,
family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel
and the general public.
- Must possess ability and willingness to work harmoniously with
other personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and
enthusiasm.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the
workday.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of
the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics enabling
these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of
this position can be fully met.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal
integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents,
family members, visitors, personnel, and support agencies.
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional
stability.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, young,
emotionally upset and at times hostile people.
- May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment,
supplies etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the
day.
- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases,
conditions, etc., including exposure to (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B
viruses.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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- Follow established departmental policies and procedures,
including appropriate dress code.
- Meet the Housekeeping Personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis
to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the
improvement of services.
- Follow and complete cleaning schedules daily as
assigned.
- Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and
positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the
department.
- Participate in In-service Education Programs.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation
program that orients the new employee to the facility, his/her
department, and its policies and procedures.
- Recommend to the Housekeeping Supervisor the equipment and
supply needs of the department.
- Maintain an adequate number of supplies on housekeeping cart to
perform routine cleaning.
- Place proper MSDS label on all chemicals and replace with
proper label when soiled or worn.
- Use only the correct supplies and in proper dilution
ratios.
- Keep all restricted areas locked.
- Check all windows, furniture, fixtures, etc. for correct
operation and complete maintenance repair slip, turn in to
supervisor.
- Obey all safety rules.
- Practice good infection control and follow universal
precautions procedures.
- Replace and replenish all supplies as needed to maintain
availability of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags,
etc.
- Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
- Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation
of the facility's Quality Assurance program for the housekeeping
department
- Attend staff meetings as directed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Keywords: Alden Estates of Naperville, Naperville , Housekeeping Aide, Hospitality & Tourism , Naperville, Illinois
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