What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping position at The House of The Good Shepherd?
M-F 8-4pm
Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities: Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment in the assigned program or physical plant location in accordance with agency policy and procedures with a strong commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of clients, staff and visitors.
Principal Assigned Responsibilities:
l. General cleaning to include bathrooms, kitchen/cooking areas, living and dining areas, bedrooms, hallways, closets and offices.
- Periodic cleaning of all internal walls, ceilings, pipes, fans, ventilation systems, lights and light fixtures, doors and windows as needed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
- Clean bathrooms, including bathroom sinks, bathtubs, shower walls, mirrors, soap dispensers, wash and sanitize toilets and bathroom floors, clean stall doors and partitions.
- Spot clean walls, doors jams, trim molding, light switches, etc.
- Vacuum and spot clean carpets and upholstered furniture; schedule thorough cleaning for carpets and upholstered furniture with vendor identified by the Director of Maintenance.
- Dust and wax furniture.
- Disinfect bedroom between a resident discharge and next admission, and as assigned.
- Clean entrance glass, mirrors and windows.
- Empty waste receptacles and separate recyclables.
- Keep entryways and exit doors free of snow and ice.
- Replace paper products and maintain supply inventory.
- Clean and sanitize all cleaning supplies including buckets, mops, sponges, and spray bottles.
- Identify and report dangerous physical plant conditions & items requiring repair.
- Secure building at end of shift.
- Additional housekeeping tasks as requested by program supervisor.
- Active participation in department and agency-wide Quality Assessment and Improvement activities in accordance with the agency's ongoing Quality Improvement Program.
Education & Experience Requirements:
l. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Two years of related experience preferred.
3. Valid NYS driver's license.
The House of the Good Shepherd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures
