Renee Shepherd

Attends to housekeeping needs and assures a clean, sanitary and safe environment in the residential halls where residents can live and learn and in other assigned areas in Student Affairs. Responsible for maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation including student lounges, offices, lobbies, stairs, rest rooms, showers, windows, and other interior space. Duties include floor maintenance, dusting, gathering and removal of trash, snow and ice removal from entranceways and sidewalks, raking leaves and gathering trash from areas near buildings and replenishing supplies. Operates powered and manual cleaning equipment. Reports needed equipment and building repair and any unsafe or unusual housekeeping situations. Responsible for the care and handling of housekeeping supplies, equipment, and assigned keys.

• Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
• Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Directly assist residents with daily tasks, maintaining communication with the Resident Care Director regarding care provision and resident condition changes.

• Aid residents with mobility, utilizing proper techniques and equipment to prevent accidents.

• Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.

• Assist with lifts, moves, and transport, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.

• Performs care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents.

• Document daily care activities in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards.

• Report any resident issues or concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.

• Respond promptly and courteously to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff, adhering to established policies.

• Familiarize oneself with residents' individualized care plans and provide support accordingly.

• Contribute insights to the care planning process by sharing observations of residents' needs and preferences.

• Interact respectfully and effectively with residents, families, visitors, peers, and supervisors to foster a homelike environment.

• Offer physical, emotional, and psychosocial support to residents and their families.

• Adhere to residents' rights, promptly reporting any incidents or evidence of abuse or rights violations.

• Implement safety and infection control procedures, including proper hand hygiene and care techniques to prevent skin damage.

• Maintain a safe working environment through accident prevention and adherence to safety protocols.

• Attend all required training sessions, in-service programs, and staff meetings.

• Maintain regular community with the Resident Care Director.

• Fulfill any other duties as assigned.