What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at WhiteStone: A Masonic & Eastern Star Community?
Schedule: typically 7a-3p with rotating weekends
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleanliness and presentable appearance of the community.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Essential Job Duties:
1. Cleans and disinfects resident rooms, baths, public restrooms, lounges, dining rooms, nurses’ stations, utility rooms, houses and cottages, and other areas as assigned using established procedures and schedules.
2. Removes trash from community and deposits in dumpsters.
3. Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor.
4. Cleans all equipment used and returns to proper storage area. Reports all needed repairs to supervisor immediately.
5. Maintains housekeeping closets and carts in a clean, orderly manner.
Other Duties:
1. Follows approved infection control procedures.
2. Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
3. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
4. Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively. Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required.
2. Ability to lift 25 pounds.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderate to heavy physical effort 95% of the work day. Must be able to stand and walk long distances up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to stoop and work from a kneeling position, perform repetitive bending, reaching and stretching. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently. Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. over tiled and carpeted surfaces over long distances. Must be able to operate a vacuum, work in confined spaces around furniture and breakable objects, and have constant contact with residents. May be exposed to communicable diseases including influenza, HIV and Hepatitis. May be exposed to unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and institutional cleaning chemicals.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
