Housekeeper

Job DetailsJob Location: Pleasantview-Nursing Facility - Kalona, IA 52247Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.10 HourlyWe are seeking a quality individual with a good reputation to work as a full-time housekeeper. At Pleasantview, housekeeping is more than just cleaning and infection prevention. Housekeepers often provide listening ears and play a crucial role in improving the resident experience. This position will have every other weekend off, as well as rotating holidays. Work hours and schedules are flexible. Those who think they might enjoy enhancing the lives of our amazing residents can submit an application online or in person at 811 3rd Street, Kalona. AVAILABILITY: We are currently looking for someone to work in a full-time capacity.  COMPENSATION: $15.00 to $22.10 per hour, depending on experience. There is a $2 per hour weekend shift differential for working on Saturday and Sunday.  BENEFITS:  Regular, performance-based, incremental wage increases  Retirement plan with company matching  Weekend shift differentials Paid time off (PTO) for full-time and part-time employees Extended Illness Bank (EIB) Paid funeral leave for full-time and part-time employees Full-time employees are eligible for group health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.  Employee Assistance Program, which provides employees and their families with free, private, short-term counseling Employee referral program ABOUT PLEASANTVIEW: We are a faith-based, not-for-profit, small-town, caring community. Our recently remodeled facility has 50 skilled nursing beds, 16 dementia care rooms, and 28 assisted living rooms. The community also includes 57 independent living units. We are a drug-free workplace; employment is subject to passing a drug test. Pleasantview is an Equal Opportunity Employer QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS: Housekeepers must possess the ability to read, write, speak, and follow written and oral instructions in English. High school education or G.E.D., is preferred but not required. May not be a debarred provider. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS: Housekeepers are required to report any arrest, charge, or conviction of a crime other than a traffic violation and receipt of notice of any agency investigation or charge, including investigations relating to licensure, certification status, or dependent adult or child abuse, within 48 hours and may not perform services pending such report. Failure to report such an arrest, charge, conviction, investigation, or similar issue may result in termination. Housekeepers must understand the nature of resident care and resident rights and comply with these requirements at all times. A housekeeper who reasonably believes a dependent adult has suffered dependent adult abuse is required to report suspected abuse to the administrator within twenty-four (24) hours. During the course of employment, housekeepers are also required to report any information that may impact patient/resident care, including, but not limited to, violations of resident rights and HIPAA violations to his/her supervisor or the CEO. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Housekeepers are required to complete continuing education courses. Failure to complete these courses on time, or any other requirement under internal policies, local, state, or federal law, may result in termination. WORK EXPERIENCE: Previous work experience is preferred but not required. On-the-job training will be provided. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Housekeepers are frequently called upon to lift objects up to 20 lbs. during house cleaning duties, including linens, towels, cleaning equipment, and garbage containers. Housekeepers will occasionally be called upon to lift objects between 20 and 35 lbs. while performing cleaning duties. Housekeepers will rarely be called upon to lift in excess of 40 lbs. Push/pull requirements of 40 lbs. are common. Machinery used may cause vibrations, twists, and turns. CARRYING REQUIREMENTS: Hospitality Services/Housekeepers will frequently be called upon to carry items up to 20 lbs. in weight while cleaning or carrying supplies to rooms. Housekeepers will occasionally be called upon to carry cleaning supplies between 10 and 50 lbs. Housekeepers will rarely have to carry any objects in excess of 50 lbs. SAFETY: Various safety protocols and assistive devices are utilized to perform job functions. Housekeepers must be capable of using all such devices efficiently and safely, and all such devices must be used pursuant to facility policies. Housekeepers must be familiar with and follow all facility safety policies. SIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Housekeepers are required to have vision corrected to average in order to assess and respond to residents, family members, physicians, co-workers, and others and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned and to operate machinery. HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Housekeepers are required to interact with co-workers and others and have a method of communication that allows for workflow and the ability to respond to residents, family members, physicians, co-workers, and others. SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS: Housekeepers are required to maintain excellent socialization and communication skills in and around residents, family members, physicians, co-workers, and others. OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Housekeepers push and pull cleaning equipment and supplies. Housekeepers may be required to climb on a stepladder or stool to clean difficult-to-reach spaces. Housekeepers must have the ability to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and work in a standing position for an extended period of time. ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to general resident care environment. Exposure to resident variables such as inappropriate language or physical behaviors due to compromised mental capacity. Exposure to moderate to substantial temperature variations, including heat generated by machinery. Exposure to pharmacological preparations, biologicals, and potential biohazard materials, including blood and other bodily fluids and medical sharp objects. Substantial exposure to chemicals, primarily cleaning solutions. Substantial exposure to equipment and machinery. Moderate to high noise levels exist. Infrequent work interruptions occur. Extended or variable hours may be required. Qualifications