On-Call Housekeeper - Santa Cruz

SUMMARY:  Housekeeping personnel are employed to maintain the interior of buildings in a safe, clean, orderly manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

CLEANING 

• Abide by the principles of good housekeeping and sanitation practices 
• Follow and perform daily schedule of tasks/routine. 
• Routinely clean surfaces such as furniture, floors, walls, ceilings, supply and exhaust grills and lighting fixtures, primarily in resident rooms and bathrooms. 
• Performs essential Janitorial and laundry duties as needed. 
• Maintain equipment in good working order at all times. Report any necessary repairs to the Unit Coordinator or Manager. 
• Identify housekeeping equipment and supplies that need to be ordered. 
• Mop heads shall be removable and changed at least daily. 
• Report any dangerous conditions observed, including medications or weapons in rooms or any dangerous behaviors demonstrated by a resident. 
• Report excessively dirty or malodorous rooms to Unit Coordinator.   
• Service closets and storage areas will be kept clean and maintained. 
• Use equipment and materials in a safe and acceptable manner, follow established safety procedures, use appropriate safeguards and observe common sense rules of safety in all on-the-job activities.  
• Must have the ability to enter and exit the building maintaining resident safety.   
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

REPORTING 

• Mandated to report any suspected abuse of dependent adults and elders directly to manager, law enforcement, Adult Protective Services and/or Patient’s Right Advocate.   

This position will be located Santa Cruz, CA County.

This is an On-Call position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge, skill, or ability required to perform the job.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED; one year mental health experience may be required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of requirements for providing care and supervision of residents.
• Knowledge and conformity to all applicable HIPAA, OSHA, state and local laws, rules and regulations including Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, Title 22.
• Knowledge of community services and resources and how to access them.
• Language Skills
• Read, speak write and understand English well enough to follow and share the regulations, requirements and communications for providing care to residents.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, residents, customers, vendors and the general public with awareness of multi-cultural considerations.

Mathematical Skills

• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages associated with completing the requirements of the position.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Competent in dealing with problems involving several variables in different situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities
• Adjust tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Maintain cooperative and professional working relationships.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• If required to drive, must be 21 and accepted by the Company’s vehicle insurance.
• Cleared by the Department of Justice and FBI prior to commencing work at the facility.
• TB clearance within the last 6 months and yearly thereafter. Pass a health screening.
• Maintain a valid First-Aid certification.
• May be required to serve on company committees.
• Able to answer telephone professionally, understandably, and with proper etiquette.
• Complete all annual training requirements as mandated by Community Care Licensing Division, Title 22 and Front St. policies.
• Attend mandated meetings and trainings; fulfill all coursework and training hours required.
• Complete coursework, training hours and pass the Medication Policies and Procedure Examination.
• Valid water safety certificate may be required for facilities with a resident-used pool.
• Work in a safe and acceptable manner, following established safety procedures.

Physical Demands: Must be met to successfully perform the essential job functions.

• Regularly required to talk, hear, and sit, stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to cook and clean, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, lift up to 25 pounds, and may occasionally be required to kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Be physically, mentally and occupationally capable of performing assigned tasks per Title 22 and other applicable regulation.

Work Environments: Employee may encounter while performing essential job functions.

• Noise level is usually low to moderate.
• Possible contact with hazardous and caustic household cleaning chemicals.
• The actions of clients may be unpredictable. Staff may be verbally assaulted and at times may be physically injured.

For additional information about Front St. Inc. online at www.frontst.com.