Housekeeper

The Williamsport Home•Williamsport, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Williamsport Home is seeking a full-time housekeeper with an eye for the small details and a heart for our residents. If you take pride in your work and enjoy daily interaction with your customers, this may be the role for you! Shifts: 8a-4p or 9a-5p, every third weekend as scheduled, holidays as scheduled This position is benefits eligible. This position is a bargaining unit position. Position Summary:The primary function of this position is to perform the day-to-day housekeeping and cleaning activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations which govern the facility, and, as directed by the Director of Housekeeping and/or Administrator so as to ensure facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Ability to follow oral and written direction.

Responsibilities

Cleans all assigned areas, furnishing, fixtures, etc., according to established housekeeping procedures.
Follows cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.), as outlined for the housekeeping department.
Cleans floors, carpets, walls, doors, ceilings, lights, windows, mirrors, commodes, beds, side-rails, etc., as directed.
Takes trash out to the dumpster, (breaks down cardboard boxes).
Assists in the transporting of resident belongings as necessary.
Performs cleaning of units in resident rooms and isolation units as directed.
Prepares rooms for new occupants.
Adheres to, upholds and enforces all facility policies and procedures.
Maintains cleaning equipment and supplies in a clean, orderly manner.
Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices
Attends department meetings and educational programs as scheduled or assigned.
Inspects all equipment and the environment for worn, defective, broken, etc., equipment, tools, furnishings, etc., and reports the same to Housekeeping Supervisor.
Reports supply and equipment needs to Housekeeping Supervisor.
Waters flowers in resident rooms and other areas as assigned.
Report activity daily on housekeeping log.
Assumes all other duties as assigned.
Maintains a professional, customer-oriented demeanor at all times.
Works within a team concept and is thus cooperative with co-workers and peers.
Maintains confidentiality of information.
Represents the facility in a positive manner.