HOUSEKEEPER-BRECKSVILLE

Description

Housekeeper

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Full Time

Department:    Environmental Services

Reports To:    Maintenance Technician- Brecksville

Position Summary:

            (Overall purpose of this position)

Performs housekeeping duties and assures a clean, sanitary environment for Jennings at Brecksville. 

1. Essential duties and responsibilities which must be performed in order to carry out the position purpose summarized above:

(The following description is a general representation of the key duties and responsibilities of this position.  Other duties may be assigned, as required.)

Essential Functions:

1.  Perform cleaning procedures throughout Jennings at Brecksville in accordance with Jennings policy.
2.  Observe waste disposal procedures in accordance with Jennings policy.
3.  Follow directions.
4.  Assist in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment.
5.  Identify and report any equipment malfunction to supervisor.
6.  Report any observed area in poor repair to supervisor.
7.  Dispense soap, paper and other housekeeping supplies.
8.  Attend in-service training programs for housekeeping staff.
9.  Follow facility safety program.
10. Back-up for culinary/pub aide if necessary.
11.  Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.

Other duties and responsibilities:

1. Adhere to Resident Rights policies at all times.
2. Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
3. Observe all infection control policies.
4. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
5. Follow and assume accountability for all policies and procedures contained in the Staff Handbook.
6. Plan work in an efficient manner and demonstrate dependability.
7. Support campus wide activities by offering ideas, participating on committees and attending staff and resident events.
8. Function as an active member of the team, supporting fellow team members and working effectively with other individuals and teams.
9. Understand and comply with the Corporate Compliance Program.
10. Know, understand and exemplify the mission and values of Jennings Center for Older Adults. Respect, Compassion, Community, Discovery of Potential and Celebration of Life.
11. Perform all other related duties as directed by your supervisor and/or manager.

Qualifications:

3A.       Specific knowledge, training or skills required to perform the duties of this position.  Specific concepts, courses, training programs or required certifications:

             (To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Able to read, write and follow directions.
• Positive, pleasant and welcoming demeanor with staff, residents, family members and visitors.
• Strong sense of flexibility and positive attitude
• Understands and communicates job-related information and directions in English.

3B.       Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment:

             (The physical demands and work environment described below is representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

•  Physical work environment: Required to lift, bend, push, pull, stand, stoop, crawl, climb, crouch and kneel.

3C.      Previous experience that is necessary background to qualify for this position

Qualifications

• Performs housekeeping duties and assures a clean, sanitary environment for Jennings at Brecksville. 
• Able to read, write and follow directions.
• Positive, pleasant and welcoming demeanor with staff, residents, family members and visitors.
• Strong sense of flexibility and positive attitude
• Understands and communicates job-related information and directions in English.