Housekeeper
About The Position
The Housekeeper reports to the Environmental Services Manager and ensures the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to support residents’ care and welfare in a healthful environment. The position requires respectful interaction with residents, family members, visitors, colleagues, and staff. It is designated as safety sensitive. Work is conducted primarily in a health care facility and involves varied environmental and atmospheric conditions, possible exposure to communicable diseases and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV, and frequent work under strict deadlines and stressful conditions with a variety of personalities, including people who may be emotional.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to think critically by reading, understanding, and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information.
- Ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances daily.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform repetitive actions or motions with one or both hands.
- Ability to hear ordinary conversation and office sounds.
- Ability to communicate verbally in person and on the phone, and in writing by hand and on a PC.
Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning and housekeeping services as assigned by the supervisor.
- Follow cleaning procedures safely.
- Complete assignments scheduled in each unit and/or common area.
- Clean up after special events and in dining rooms as needed.
- Check stock and notify the supervisor of supply needs.
- Maintain equipment in good working condition and return it to its proper location after use.
- Assist with room changes as needed.
- Write maintenance work orders.
- Participate in ongoing in-service education and attend meetings.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
