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Lakewood
Department: Environmental Services - LTC-SNF
Position is located: Lakewood Continuing Care Center
Work Type: Part Time Eligible
FTE: 0.500000: 20 hours per week
Work Schedule:
Summary:
This position is responsible for the daily cleaning of resident/patient rooms, nursing stations, and all non-clinical areas which include: restrooms, offices, common areas, function rooms, etc.
Responsibilities:
Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in assigned areas as directed, observing proper cleaning and disinfecting routines.
Has assigned section and is responsible for the complete cleaning of all rooms and surrounding areas within.
Is responsible for the thorough cleaning of all public and resident restrooms using established procedures.
Prepares discharge units for new admission in a timely manner.
Removes privacy curtains for cleaning as needed.
Reports observations concerning environmental and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to Maintenance Director using established work order policy.
Uses wet floor signs at all times to ensure overall staff/resident safety when cleaning floors.
Answers all housekeeping pages with cheerful enthusiasm.
Does not wait on residents but reports to nursing staff if there is a need for help.
Cooperates with other employees to promote efficiency and positive morale. Lends helping hands to fellow teammates if needed.
Rechecks rooms and restocks supplies as needed before the end of the shift.
Distributes clean linen using standard procedures.
Cleans and stores all equipment and restocks cart for the next day.
Keeps work areas clean and sanitary.
Strictly adheres to safety practices when handling chemicals.
Participates in and maintains own records of required yearly in-service education.
Be on call for weekends/holidays if requested by supervisor.
Has knowledge of cleaning blood spills per facility procedure.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
Education
Working Conditions
Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
Extend body and limbs to reach items.
Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
Prolonged periods of standing.
Prolonged periods of walking.
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