Housekeeper

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Cleans all common areas and resident suites according to schedule. Including regularly scheduled deep cleanings.
2. Vacuums all carpeted areas.
3. Dusts all furniture, common area items, handrails and hanging pictures.
4. Cleans all glass surfaces.
5. Cleans all fingerprints and other dirt from doors, doorways, and walls.
6. Vacuums upholstered furniture according to schedule.
7. Cleans and disinfects common areas and resident rooms/restrooms.
8. Mops common areas and bathroom floors.
9. Extracts and spot cleans carpets.
10. Transports housekeeping cart trash to dumpster outside.
11. Prepares rooms for admissions.
12. Encourages socialization among residents.
13. Protects and maintains residents’ rights.
14. Practices proper body mechanics when lifting and follow safety guidelines according to resident policies and procedures.
15. Ensures the residents’ right to sage, prompt and confidential treatment.
16. Assists in keeping the environment safe for residents and promotes resident safety principles at all times.
17. Reports all concerns about residents to the Executive Director.
18. Actively engages self as a positive member of the Heritage Team.
19. Carries out all duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
20. Attends all required scheduled meetings and required training sessions.

Working Behaviors

1. Adheres to and carries our all policies and procedures.
2. Reports on-the-job injuries to the Executive Director immediately.
3. Establishes and maintains constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families and visitors.
4. Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.
5. Promotes Heritage in a positive way.
6. Promotes teamwork in providing services to residents.
7. Demonstrates healthy interpersonal communication skills.
8. Demonstrates ethical behaviors to promote resident rights.
9. Practices safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.
10. Effectively communicates information pertaining to the residents on a “need to know” basis.

Knowledge Expectations

1. OHSA-MDS sheets and procedures are maintained.
2. Ensures that the housekeeping care and other supplies are in a safe area as to prevent any injuries to residents, employees or visitors.
3. Ensures that hazardous cleaning products are properly stored and labeled.
4. Knows the fire and safety procedures.
5. Able to read speak and understand English.
6. Ability to follow the instructions provided.
7. Maturity, friendliness and enjoyment in working with people.

Working Conditions

1. Heated/Air-conditioned environment according to state regulations, well-lit building with minimal barriers.
2. Weekend and holiday work.
3. Frequently supports up to 70lbs.
4. Lifting, pushing, transferring or pulling up to 50lbs., using proper body mechanics and /or available equipment.
5. Bending, kneeling or reaching to perform tasks.
6. Standing, walking and moving about without the need to sit down up to 6 hours a day.

Standards

1. Residents always come first and their needs will be met unless there is a conflict with the needs of others or organization as a whole.
2. Employees will not work under the influence of mood-altering or illegal drugs or alcohol.
3. Neat appearances, adherence to the dress code and food personal hygiene are required.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Frequency needed:

• Daily

Setting:

• Healthcare

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Bathrooms to clean:

• 5

This Job Is:

• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $13