Housekeeper - Hospice (Sun-Thurs)

The IPU Housekeeper reports to the Administrative Operations Manager and is responsible for the routine cleaning of all areas of the hospice including resident rooms (and restrooms), nursing station, kitchen, public gathering spaces, administrative offices, and restrooms, including wiping equipment, cleaning furniture and floors, emptying trash, restocking supplies, vacuuming carpets, and using various cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment. The IPU Housekeeper is responsible for the "terminal clean" of resident's rooms as required and therefore ensures that proper infection-control policies are being followed. The housekeeper will work with the IPU Manager to develop an effective cleaning schedule in order to maintain the highest standards of hygiene in a healthcare setting.

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Accountability:

Administrative Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Requirements

Essential Job Functions:

1. Undertakes general cleaning, vacuuming of offices, furniture, fixtures, fittings, toilets, and shower rooms in designated areas on designated days
2. Thoroughly cleans rooms and equipment on discharge of a patient following infection control guidelines
3. Undertakes daily cleaning of patient rooms in line with all regulating standards, ensuring correct color coding is followed to reduce risk of infection. (This will involve entry into patient's rooms while they are resident)
4. Cleans both hard and soft flooring using the necessary equipment
5. Cleans all areas of the hospice kitchen
6. Empties general waste bins into correct areas
7. Replenishes consumables (toilet rolls, hand soaps, hand towels and related hygiene products)
8. Maintains stock of chemicals to appropriate levels within authorized and secured areas
9. Ensures items are used appropriately including labelling, control measures, and restrictions of use including regulatory data sheets and PPE
10. Records the completion of jobs as they are finished and ensures the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness, meeting required standards of infection prevention and control, environmental health, and Hospice procedures
11. Works closely with management to ensure that the appropriate stock levels of suitable cleaning material and other associated products are maintained, and orders placed as necessary
12. Follows all health and safety guidelines on the use of cleaning materials and equipment; reporting any defective equipment as soon as possible
13. Ensures that stocks of clean laundry are maintained to facilitate regular stock rotation
14. Replenishes supplies and laundry on a daily basis
15. Communicates with the management when specialist cleaning is needed (light fittings, roof lights and waste pipes)
16. The IPU Housekeeper may assist with making beds and laundry
17. Occasionally, attends in-service training, including updates on hospice policies, and new equipment demonstrations
18. Other duties, as assigned

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Additional Functions:

1. Adheres to patient rights, abuse reporting and confidentiality policies
2. Attends scheduled staff meetings and or in-service training
3. Adheres to the departmental dress code requirements related to personal grooming and attire
4. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested
5. Demonstrates reliability by making every attempt to report to work on time, providing proper notification for absence or tardiness and follows policies related to time off requests
6. Assumes responsibility for on-going personal development and continuing education
7. Seeks guidance from higher authority as needed

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Physical/Safety Requirements:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell
2. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
3. Must use appropriate body mechanics as needed
4. Utilizes appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as needed
5. Category l for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Requires the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them. Protective measures should be used while engaged in Category I tasks with exposure potential.)
6. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal
7. Follows the designated plan of action in the event of a fire or other emergency
8. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, work- related stresses, and biological hazards

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

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Qualifications and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
2. Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
3. Strong understanding of infection control procedure and familiarity with personal protective equipment required
4. Ability to operate and use appropriate cleaning equipment and supplies required
5. Ability to lift and