Housekeeper

Job Summary

This position works under the supervision of the Maintenance Director and performs housekeeping services necessary to maintain and support residents in their daily living as well maintain the cleanliness, presentability and appearance of the community as a whole.

Essential Functions

1. Dusting

2. Vacuuming

3. Clean tub/shower

4. Clean sinks

5. Wipe mirrors

6. Clean toilets

7. Sweep/mop floors

8. Clean baseboards

9. Clean out vents

10. Clean off counter, wipe down appliances

11. Cleaning of common areas such as lobby, mopping and vacuuming hallways, cleaning of bathrooms

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to read manuals and product labels
• Ability to follow instructions given by supervisor

Math skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, understanding mathematical concepts and apply them to problem solving situations.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to successfully complete the necessary physical movements.

2. Ability to work within established standards and guidelines, being able to adapt to situations with set limits.

3. Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency or unusual situations.

4. Ability to perform a variety of duties, changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.

5. Ability to follow instructions and deal with the pressure of the job.

6. Ability to maintain client confidentiality and assure their rights and privacy are protected at all times.

7. Have a satisfactory work performance evaluation and assisted living requirements evaluation period during the 90 day probationary period.

8. Be flexible in when, where, and how they work.

9. Be able to work independently as well as part of a team

10. Be able to handle emergency situations

11. Ability to properly use chemicals understands and adheres to facility Right to Know Policy and possesses knowledge of SDS for chemicals used to perform functions of the job.

12. Ability to observe Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures related to Environmental Services

13. Ability to recognize and act on safety hazards – wipes up spills or wet spots off floor, keeps hallways uncluttered when using cleaning equipment.

14. Ability to work so minimal disturbance is caused to tenants.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment consists of the entire facility including tenant’s apartments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to minimal
• Inside work while assisting tenants
• Minimal exposure to Blood borne Pathogens, Infectious Diseases
• Exposure to harmful elements; i.e. dust, chemicals, toxins, cleaning product vapors and lint

Equipment Usage

Use of the following machines, equipment and tools is customarily required:

• Mop bucket
• Vacuum cleaner and attachments
• Dustpan/counter brush
• Step ladder

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, bend and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift, sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear and taste and smell.

Physical Demands Functionality

Frequency:

Never = 0%

Rarely = 1-10%

Occasionally = 11-33%

Frequently = 34-66%

Continuously = 67 %

Sitting: Rarely

Standing: Continuously

Walking: Continuously

Lifting: Must be able to lifts up to 25 lbs.

Pushing: Must be able to push/pull nightstands, dressers, chairs, and beds frequently.

Bending: Continuously

Squatting: Continuously

Kneeling: Continuously

Crawling: Continuously

Climbing: Rarely – stairs

Reaching: Continuously

Grasping: Continuously

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations and Other Requirements

• Must receive a “not disqualified” criminal background result from Department of Human Services.
• Must be screened for TB.

Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as the need prevails. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19