Housekeeper (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp • Wallingford, CT

71d

About The Position

The Housekeeper position at Masonicare Health Center involves performing essential cleaning duties in a healthcare environment. The role requires the individual to receive instructions regarding specific work assignments and to gather the necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for the designated areas. Responsibilities include cleaning common areas and residents' homes, dusting furnishings, washing walls and windows, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, and remaking unoccupied beds. The position also involves maintaining equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition, following safety and infection control procedures, and interacting respectfully with residents and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions as to area and specific work assignment; assemble necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for transporting to the designated area.
• Clean common areas and residents' homes; dust furnishings, woodwork, sills, doors, etc.
• Wash walls and windows; dry mop and wet mop floors; vacuum floors and carpets; strip and remake unoccupied beds.
• Use stepladders and operate mechanical vacuums as needed.
• Detect and report defective equipment, faulty operations, or questionable matters to proper supervision.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain surveillance of housekeeping cart in resident access areas due to potentially dangerous cleaning fluids.
• Follow prescribed and standard safety and infection control procedures.
• Interact with adult and older residents in a respectful and reassuring manner to resolve complaints and concerns.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with residents, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities, and physical condition.
• Interact positively and effectively with staff, performing duties as part of a team.
• Attend departmental meetings and appropriate in-service education programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees