What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Saint John's On The Lake?
Provide high quality care alongside team members to assure residents a safe, clean, and comfortable home. Clean resident and public areas according to all State/Federal regulations/codes and Saint John's policies, procedures, and practices. Works together with all members of the community to uphold and further the mission, vision, principles, and values of Saint John's Community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Performs Daily Housekeeping tasks- follows the procedure for daily cleaning outlined on housekeeping checklists including, but not limited to dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting surfaces and replenishing paper products and emptying garbage etc.
- Properly handle all housekeeping chemicals, utilizing them only for their intended purpose while using appropriate PPE.
- Keeps personal housekeeping cart clean and follows policy as to items stored in and on the cart. Keeps cart locked at all times while in the health care center.
- Assures that all resident/client rights are maintained at all times. Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately, according to Saint John's policy.
- Maintains confidentiality of all department and organizational information.
- Conveys and communicates timely departmental and/or operational issues to the Housekeeping Manager.
- Works tactfully and cooperatively with residents, clients, families, visitors, and staff throughout the organization.
- Attends meetings and in-services programs.
All Employees Must Foster Person Centered Care/Professional Integrity and Responsibility
- Act with honesty and openness in all resident/family/ responsible party and employee contacts. Function as Saint John’s Communities Ambassadors to maintain a working environment that values respect, fairness, inclusiveness, and integrity. Promote a responsible workplace in recognition and support of the boundaries of people with whom we work and serve.
- Demonstrate commitment to the person-first philosophy that gives residents the power of choice. Function as a community member within the principles and practices that guide care and services through knowing and honoring the person before the task. In this vein, we will:
- Foster relationships between residents, family and staff.
- Know each person as an individual who can and does make a difference.
- Nurture the spirit as well as the mind and body.
- Promote growth and development for all.
- Create an environment that meets the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and occupational needs of individuals and the community.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have High School Diploma or GED.
- At least 3 to 6 months of Commercial/Hotel housekeeping experience.
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5. Must have the ability to adapt to changing organizational needs, work flexible hours to meet the scheduling requirements.
6. Must be highly professional in actions and attire, have excellent customer service skills, be honest and dependable and exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner and desire to work with and serve older adults.
7. Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and follow established procedures, be able to multi- task, be able to work independently and perform various duties without close supervision.
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