Glenwood Community Fulltime Housekeeper

United Church Homes•Marietta, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Assistant is responsible to perform a variety of general housekeeping/cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the community in a sanitary, safe, attractive and orderly condition.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language
Must be able to operate/utilize basic housekeeping equipment and supplies
Must be able to work with other housekeeping assistants, elderly residents, families and other health care staff
Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience preferred
Must possess basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Receives assignments from leader and follows cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean offices, resident rooms, handicap and visitors restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance and therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, breakrooms, lobbies, halls, etc.
Performs emergency housekeeping
Cleans, dusts, washes, and disinfects all fixtures, floors, walls, doors and ceilings, as required
Scours and polishes water fountains, sinks, mirrors, glass panels in doors and partitions, brass and movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures
Changes slip covers, scarves, doilies, etc, when soiled, arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion
Cleans ledges, shelves, vents, windows, window sills, etc.
Removes and re-hangs curtains, drapes, and dividers for cleaning, when needed
Replenishes supply of soap and towels in appropriate receptacles
Empties and cleans waste baskets
Works with personnel/services floors in resident rooms, baths, lounges, nurses’ stations, and offices as assigned
Oversees terminal cleaning duties according to established procedure in resident rooms when resident has been discharged or transferred and prepare rooms for new occupants
Oversees cleaning duties in isolation units when resident is transferred according to established procedures (see Nursing Procedure Manual)
Vacuums and shampoos all carpeting and rugs (has small rugs laundered)
Assists in quarterly inventory process
Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the Special Care Units
Performs all other duties as assigned or directed