Housekeeper
About The Position
The Housekeeper demonstrates and promotes SRIM’s core value of the Golden Rule by treating residents, families, and associates as they would like to be treated. Under direct supervision, this role performs a variety of housekeeping and/or laundry duties to maintain the community in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition. The position also supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates; responds courteously to requests for assistance; follows safety, emergency, attendance, dress-code, and confidentiality policies; and works collaboratively with associates and management. The Housekeeper may provide hands-on assistance when requested by nursing staff, participate in resident leisure activities, and serve and assist residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The role is considered essential personnel during emergencies and inclement weather, and the employee may be required to report to or remain at the community until released by a supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Follow established cleaning schedules.
- Dust, vacuum, sweep, and mop common areas daily.
- Deep clean resident rooms according to the established schedule.
- Clean administrative offices as scheduled.
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms.
- Clean carpets and mop floors upon request.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents.
- Promote a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
- Respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance from residents, families, and visitors.
- Communicate with residents using language they can understand, and interact with empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect.
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment; practice safe working habits and report hazards promptly to a supervisor.
- Follow established policies and procedures during emergencies; report to or remain at the community during emergencies or inclement weather until released by a supervisor.
- Assist associates when requested or required, and work as a team with associates and management.
- Comply with attendance and call-off policies; attend trainings, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings.
- Wear clean and appropriate clothing in accordance with the dress code policy.
- Refer family and visitor inquiries about resident issues to the immediate nursing supervisor rather than discussing those issues.
- Comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Provide hands-on assistance when requested or needed by nursing staff while working in the community.
- Participate in resident leisure activities as described in the activity calendar.
- Serve and assist residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
- Willingly take on special projects or assignments outside regular duties and perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
