Housekeeper

Position Summary: Perform daily cleaning tasks for resident rooms, common areas, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, and other designated areas as assigned. Maintain facility and regulatory standards for cleanliness and infection control.

Routine Functions of the Position:

• Performs basic cleaning functions in assigned areas following established facility schedules and protocols. Basic cleaning protocol includes:
• Dusts horizontal surfaces.
• Empties wastebaskets, removes waste, relines basket.
• Damp-wipes or dusts all furniture.
• Cleans and polishes metal, plastic, and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms.
• Mops and sanitizes floors of rooms and offices.
• Spot cleans walls and windows. Polishes metal surfaces. Replenishes room supplies such as toilet paper, tissues, soap, etc.
• Vacuum carpets and spot cleans as needed.
• Performs heavier cleaning functions as assigned. These may include shampooing carpets, cleaning windows, wiping down walls and wiping light fixtures.
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills when requested.
• Follows all infection control measures and uses Standard Precautions.
• Utilizes only facility-approved cleaning products. Follows product instructions for effective use and follows appropriate product safety instructions. Stores cleaning products in compliance with facility policy and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and stores cleaning equipment properly after use and recommends repairs or replacement as needed.
• Observes and reports the need for repairs to facility equipment, furniture, building and fixtures to the housekeeping director or designated manager.

Critical Success Factors:

• Exhibits a positive customer service attitude as demonstrated by being approachable, friendly, and willing to assist others.
• Must be adaptable and flexible in response to changing resident needs. Respects residents’ rights.
• Displays personal initiative to complete work without constant supervision. Demonstrates reliable work attendance and consistent completion of job duties.
• Addresses work-related problems with the proper individuals.
• Communicates resident concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of both resident and staff information.
• Must present with a neat, clean appearance.

Work Environment:

• Stand/walk up to eight hours a day.
• Frequently kneel, bend, and reach.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds.
• Operate washers and dryers, vacuum cleaner, call bell/intercom/telephone systems, and other housekeeping equipment deemed necessary and appropriate.
• The workplace includes the entire facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior housekeeping experience in a similar position preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19