Housekeeper for Memory Care

General Description of the position:

Under the direction of the Director of Customer Services, ensures that apartments and common areas are maintained to the Community’s high standards. Follow apartment assignments and complete duties in the assigned time frames.

Essential functions:

 Deep clean every resident’s apartment one time per week. This includes but is not limited to dusting, vacuuming, straightening, and remaking bed with fresh linens

 Clean all resident’s bathrooms one time per week, additional if necessary.

 Clean common areas of the Memory Care, as assigned.

 Wash soiled/incontinent laundry. This laundry must be washed as soon as possible once delivered to laundry room.

 Operate vacuum and carpet extractor.

 Assist resident with any care needs requested or assessed that fall within the range of the housekeeper’s ability. Obtain assistance for those residents who need assistance beyond the scope of the housekeeper’s capabilities.

 Participate in training in-services and meetings as required.

 Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Customer Services.

Extraordinary tasks:

 Handling soiled linen.

 Clean up of potentially contaminated fluids.

 Attending to an injury where blood is present.

I understand that because of the above-mentioned routine tasks, I could be at potential risk for contracting a

bloodborne pathogen, including but not limited to: non-A hepatitis, non-B hepatitis, hepatitis B (HBV), delta hepatitis,

syphilis, malaria and/or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Therefore, the company will provide me with the appropriate training in Universal Precautions and OSHA ‘s Exposure

Control Standards in order to minimize any possible exposure. They will further provide me with an HBV vaccination if I so choose.

It will be my responsibility to adhere to all Exposure Control Policies as set forth by the company

I have read the above and have received the training on Bloodborne Pathogens.

Working conditions:

 Sitting/Standing: up to 8 hours

 Lifting requirements: up to 200 lbs. with assistance

 Bending to clean.

 Pushing heavy objects.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with Residents, their families and other staff members.

Equipment used:

Occasional tasks may require the use of (but not limited to) manual and electric tools.

Qualifications:

 A genuine concern for the elderly.

 Must perform excellent customer service skills

 Ability to lead and motivate people.

 Capable of making mature judgments.

 Remain drug free.

 Well groomed.

 Telephone answering skills.

 Interpersonal relationship skills.

 Oral and written communication skills.

 Ability to manage and prioritize a large work load.

 Ability to maintain confidential information.

 Dependable.

 Must have First Aid Training Certificate.

 Must have abdominal thrust training.

Education:

High school diploma preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18