What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper - Full Time position at Extendicare Health and Rehab?
Summary of Duties
Perform daily housekeeping activities to assure that the Community is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform day-to-day housekeeping activities in accordance with daily work assignments.
- Coordinate daily housekeeping services with management when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
- Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily as instructed.
- Clean, wash, sanitize and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Remove water marks from fixtures.
- Clean windows/mirrors in resident’s rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms and entrance/exit ways.
- Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing, etc.
- Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
- Discard waste/trash into proper containers and re-line trash receptacle with plastic liner.
- Inform supervisor of supply needs.
- Clean and store work/supply carts, equipment, etc., at end of the shift.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor, to include any special projects.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. One (1) year experience preferred.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions
- Must be able to move about consistently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
- Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.
- Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
