Housekeeper II - Full Time

LASELL VILLAGE INC•Newton, MA

6d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing Lasell Village, and as directed by the Director of Housekeeping, to assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. Quality customer service is a top priority for everyone at the Village.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/staff, and the general public
Thrive in a team environment and work well with others
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle challenging residents/associates.

Responsibilities

Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed closely as practical
Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor no matter how minor they may be.
Attend in-service training and staff meetings as directed or called
File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.
Perform day to day housekeeping functions as assigned
Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
Perform proper techniques of floor care and preparation of areas to be cleaned, buffed, stripped or waxed as well as carpet cleaning.
Prepare room set ups with tables and chairs as directed
Remove and transport all trash from trash rooms to dumpster
Follow established fire safety policies and procedures
Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
Follow sanitation policies as directed by supervisor
Ensure that housekeeping cart is adequately stocked with supplies to perform daily tasks
Keep supervisor informed of supply needs
Must be able to operate and maintain all floor cleaning/finishing equipment to include but not limited to floor buffer/burnishers, carpet extractor, and carpet cleaning equipment.
Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as practical.
Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested
Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary or directed
Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident information
Knock before entering a resident’s room
Honor the residents’ personal and property rights
Inform resident when it is necessary to move his/her personal possessions during cleaning procedures.
Turn in all found articles to your supervisor
Work in all areas of the facility
Work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed
Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.