Housekeeper
About The Position
The Housekeeper works under direct supervision to perform housekeeping and/or laundry duties and maintain the community in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition. The role demonstrates SRIM’s Golden Rule by treating residents, families, and associates with the consideration the employee would want to receive. The Housekeeper helps maintain a safe, caring, and dignified environment, responds courteously to requests, and works with associates and management to complete assignments. The position is considered essential personnel during emergencies or inclement weather and may be required to report to or remain at the community until released by a supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, 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 effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
- Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to address 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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Follow established cleaning schedules, including daily dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of common areas.
- Deep-clean resident rooms according to the established schedule.
- Clean administrative offices as scheduled and clean and sanitize bathrooms.
- Clean carpets and mop floors upon request.
- Maintain a clean, safe, orderly environment and promptly report safety hazards to a supervisor.
- Interact with residents, families, and visitors with empathy, kindness, compassion, respect, and effective communication.
- Respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance from residents, families, and visitors.
- Practice safe working habits and good body mechanics; help maintain a work environment free of hazards that could cause harm or falls.
- Follow established policies and procedures during emergencies; report to or remain at the community as required until released by a supervisor.
- Assist associates when requested or required, including providing hands-on assistance when requested or needed by nursing staff.
- Work cooperatively with associates and management and maintain a positive, respectful attitude toward work issues, policies, and procedures.
- Comply with attendance and call-off policies; attend or participate in trainings, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings.
- Wear clean, appropriate attire in accordance with the dress code.
- Refer resident-related inquiries from families and visitors to the immediate nursing supervisor and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- 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 and perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
