Housekeeper- Full Time- NHC Kingsport at National HealthCare Corporation in Kingsport, Tennessee

Job Description:

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for the cleanliness of the patient rooms, patient areas and hallways.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Housekeeping Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to read and understand Standard English.


• Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with patients, families, fellow employees and visitors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to be on feet 7-8 hours a day


• Able to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb, depending on job


• Able to lift 20 to 25 pounds frequently


• Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds occasionally


• Able to move heavy (75 to 100 pound) furniture occasionally


• Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibility


• Able to work with standard cleaning chemicals

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are determined by the center and may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Clean patient bathrooms including sinks, toilets, tubs and showers


• Empty garbage cans in patient rooms, patient bathrooms, activity areas and other areas throughout the center


• Clean patient rooms, including mopping and/or buffing floors, dusting furniture both on top and underneath


• Clean hallways, sweeping up debris, mopping, stripping and buffing following company and center policies and procedures


• Clean walls, furniture and equipment, as needed, to provide a clean pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors


• Work safely, following proper procedures when using chemical agents


• Follow established cleaning schedules


• Other duties which may be assigned from time to time

Housekeeping/Laundry