Housekeeper

Pay Range: $14 - $15.00

Available Shifts: Full Time

Monday to Friday (alternating weekends - 1 day)

7 am to 3 pm

Description of Position:

The primary responsibility of the Housekeeper is to ensure that the highest degree of cleanliness is

always maintained in resident rooms and common areas of the community, in a quick, efficient, and

friendly manner.

Responsibilities of the Housekeeper:

• Follows appropriate infection control techniques while cleaning and performing cleaning duties.
• Performs cleaning duties according to schedule (daily, weekly, monthly) in assigned areas such as residents rooms, common areas, lounges, and offices.
• Sweeps, dust, dust mops, and wet mops all floors and stairways; spot cleans and vacuums floors, rugs, carpets, and runners.
• Clean, sanitize, and polish both the lavatory, shower, and sink fixtures in the bathrooms and stock dispensers as necessary.
• Scrubs bath and shower room tiles, woodwork, window frames, and sills.
• Dust, wash, sponge mops, sanitize, and hand shampoo furniture; dust desk and floor lamps, clean and polish glass surfaces, woodwork, walls, and windowsills.
• 7. Collects trash and refuse from work areas and places in designated pick-up areas.
• Maintains equipment and materials needed to perform work in a clean and orderly condition and restocks supplies as needed.
• Reports any needed repairs and supply and equipment needs to the Administrator or Office Manager.
• Ensures cleaning chemicals are kept stored and locked when not in use.
• Ensures resident rooms, corridors, and common areas are odor-free.
• Ensures resident safety when in resident areas with the use of proper signage, ensuring any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are kept out of the way at all times, not blocking exits and in compliance with fire codes.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions or maintenance-related issues promptly to the Supervisor.
• Follow proper user directions for all compounds and chemicals.
• Stocks cleaning cart with supplies and secure lock.
• Performs resident caregiving duties as assigned.
• May perform laundry duties as assigned.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.