Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

Integritus Healthcare•Great Barrington, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing day-to-day housekeeping and laundry functions within a facility. The Housekeeper/Laundry Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, personnel, and visitors. This includes a wide range of cleaning tasks, from dusting and polishing to floor care and waste disposal. The position requires the ability to follow instructions, work harmoniously with others, and handle residents with maturity. The work environment can be demanding, involving exposure to various conditions and potential hazards, and may require working beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Maintain supplies, equipment, etc., and the appearance of housekeeping areas.
Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident and recreational areas.
Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures, ensuring water marks are removed.
Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.
Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting.
Ensure appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing duties.
Clean carpets, including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
Remove dirt, dust, grease, and film from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.
Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles.
Clean vacant rooms as assigned.
Ensure that areas are clean and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored at all times.
Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.
Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.