Housekeeper, FT, 7a-3:30p

Salemtowne•Winston-Salem, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper ensures facility cleanliness and appearance of residents' cottages, apartments, and rooms as well as common areas by performing various routine cleaning procedures, observing universal precautions, and maintaining a trustworthy relationship with residents and staff. Supports & promotes the Salemtowne Shines culture and philosophy. Contribute to teamwork by assisting other staff as assigned or needed. Protects residents and employees by adhering to infection control policies and OSHA requirements. Ensures responsiveness to residents’ needs by restocking housekeeping cart at end of each shift. Keeps residence clean by removing trash, newspapers, recyclables, and returning Salemtowne property to its proper location. Keeps residents safe by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive maintenance; calling Maintenance for repairs. Completes other duties as assigned and enhances housekeeping reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Supports Salemtowne Shines culture & philosophy. Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties. Adheres to Salemtowne’s policies and procedures regarding the compliance program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns. Follows all local, state, and federal regulations as they pertain to their position. Adheres to the Salemtowne’s policies and procedures covering privacy and security in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to work in a team.
Safety conscious.
Detail oriented.
Ability to learn and understand.
Strong work ethic.
Technical knowledge of biohazard procedures.
Responsive to requests.
Ability to meet OSHA compliance standards.
Working knowledge of general facility cleaning procedures.
One (1) – two (2) years’ general facilities housekeeping experience, preferred but will train.

Responsibilities

Maintains high levels of facility cleanliness and appearance by performing routine cleaning tasks daily which consist of, but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and complete bathroom cleaning.
Refreshes bath area by cleaning tub, toilet, and sinks; removing used towels and bathmats.
Presents a positive image within Salemtowne by having a friendly and cooperative relationship with residents and staff.
Keeps residence clean by removing trash, newspapers, recyclables, and returning Salemtowne property to its proper location.
Keeps residents safe by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive maintenance; calling Maintenance for repairs.
Completes other duties as assigned and enhances housekeeping reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of their duties.
Adheres to Salemtowne’s policies and procedures regarding the compliance program of the organization and is timely in reporting any possible concerns.
Follows all local, state, and federal regulations as they pertain to their position.
Adheres to the Salemtowne’s policies and procedures covering privacy and security in compliance with HIPAA regulations.