Housekeeping Lead- Full-time - Hamilton Center, Inc. - Terre Haute, IN

Division: Administration

Department: Operations

Supervised By: Facilities Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Regular/Full-time

Effective Date: April 2015

Position Summary

Responsible for ordering, receiving, and maintaining all housekeeping supplies; training all new housekeeping staff, and insuring all equipment and related supplies are stored properly. All housekeepers are responsible for the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. Must use chemicals safely and properly and work independently after direction from supervisor.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintain supplies, machines, and equipment used in carrying out work tasks in clean, safe, orderly condition.

Reorder and stock housekeeping supplies used to perform cleaning duties.

Assist in environment of care surveys.

Clean assigned area, including any of the following tasks: cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms and kitchens; dusting furniture, fixtures, and equipment; general floor care (e.g., vacuum, sweep, mop), clean windows.

Keep assigned bathroom, inpatient areas, kitchen, canteen, or similar areas stocked with appropriate paper supplies and soap.

Replace light bulbs and make minor replacement and/or repairs as needed or assigned.

Attend staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.

Participate in training activities as assigned or approved.

Inform supervisor of facility repair and maintenance needs observed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Assist Facilities Manager in over site of external housekeeping vendors

Responsible for scheduling of housekeeping staff

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

Basic knowledge and skills in housekeeping and house cleaning methods, cleaning supplies, simple household repair or upkeep methods.

Oral or written communication skills.

Willingness to travel in work capacity.

Prefer experience with floor care equipment, i.e., shampooer, buffers, extractors.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing for prolonged periods of time

Pushing/pulling of equipment used daily

Lifting up to 25 pounds

Bending

Reaching overhead to complete tasks

Climbing a ladder when job requires

Work Environment

Daily contact with potentially agitated clients. Clean up of bodily fluids and infectious waste.

Conditions of Employment

Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter

Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and completion of post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use.

Completion of Center-wide orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work

Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing may be required.

Completion of HCI Commitment to Quality training

Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training

Successful completion of a six month on the job orientation period

Participation in payroll electronic deposit

Adherence to Compliance Program Plan

Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks.

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