Housekeeper Full-Time 6am-2:30pm

HES•York, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans assigned areas and resident spaces according to established daily, weekly, and monthly schedules and procedures. Duties include cleaning and disinfecting furnishings, fixtures, bathrooms, floors, windows, walls, ceilings, and other areas; removing trash; replenishing supplies; caring for flowers and planters; and preparing resident rooms for new occupants. The Housekeeper reports structural or equipment wear, defects, and malfunctions to the Supervisor and maintains a clean housekeeping cart. The role also includes cross-training in Laundry, attending staff meetings and in-services, and supporting the organization’s QAPI, trauma-informed care, and compliance and ethics efforts. The position is full-time, with a 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. schedule, and requires working every other weekend and every other holiday. The work takes place in a well-lit and ventilated institution. It involves standing, walking, and bending for most of the workday; pushing, pulling, and lifting cleaning equipment and supplies; and occasional exposure to infection, heavy dust, and disinfectants.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent preferred.
Ability to follow written and oral directions.
Ability to communicate and cooperate with residents, visitors, coworkers, and supervisors.
Personal cleanliness and good grooming habits.
Sense of responsibility and adherence to the dress code.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Adequate physical health to perform the essential functions of the position.
Criminal background clearance under Act 169 and Act 13.
Ability to stand, walk, and bend for most of the workday and to push, pull, and lift cleaning equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

Follow established daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
Clean assigned areas, furnishings, wall fixtures, lights, mirrors, windows, bathrooms, stairways, entrances, and exits according to established procedures.
Disinfect and polish surfaces where required; remove and dispose of trash; water house and resident flowers and planters.
Vacuum and spot-clean carpeting, replenish supplies, and straighten, rearrange, and inspect furnishings.
Clean walls, ceilings, ceiling fixtures, and window blinds on schedule, and spot-clean between washings.
Remove curtains, drapes, and dividers for laundry and re-hang them afterward.
Clean resident rooms after discharge and prepare rooms for new occupants; perform cleaning duties in isolation units.
Report structural and equipment wear, defects, and malfunctions on a work order and to the Supervisor.
Maintain a clean and well-kept housekeeping cart.
Attend in-services, staff meetings, and required trainings; cross-train in Laundry.
Recognize and carry out assigned QAPI roles, follow related policies and procedures, share improvement ideas with leadership, communicate positive outcomes or barriers, and align performance with QAPI initiatives and findings.
Promote a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing through trauma-informed care and help prevent residents or others from being retraumatized.
Participate in annual compliance and ethics training, follow the code of conduct, and report compliance or ethics concerns.
Perform minor maintenance repairs as directed by the Supervisor.
Deliver and stock incoming supplies in designated storerooms.
Perform emergency cleaning when accidents occur; buff floors, disinfect, and use an autoscrubber when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor or designee.