Housekeeper (DAY SHIFT)
About The Position
Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford is seeking a Housekeeper for the Day Shift, working 40 hours per week, including every other weekend. The shift hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. This role involves cleaning common areas and resident homes, dusting, washing walls and windows, mopping floors, vacuuming, and making beds. The position requires the use of cleaning supplies and equipment, including mechanical vacuums and stepladders. The Housekeeper must also maintain a safe environment by monitoring cleaning fluids and adhering to safety and infection control procedures. Additionally, the role involves interacting respectfully with residents and staff, and attending departmental meetings and in-service education.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is required
- Must be able to read and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Responsibilities
- Receive instructions as to area and specific work assignment; assemble necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for transporting to the designated area.
- Clean common areas and resident’s homes.
- Dust furnishings, woodwork, sills, doors, etc.
- Wash walls and windows.
- Dry mop and wet mop floors.
- Vacuum floors and carpets.
- Strip and remake unoccupied beds.
- Operate mechanical vacuums and use stepladders.
- Detect and report defective equipment, faulty operations or questionable matters to proper supervision.
- Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Maintain surveillance of housekeeping cart when in resident access areas due to potentially dangerous cleaning fluids.
- Follow prescribed and standard safety and infection control procedures.
- Interact with adult and older residents in a respectful and reassuring manner in resolution of complaints and/or concerns.
- Communicate effectively and tactfully with adult and older adult residents/patients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, need, abilities and physical condition.
- Interact with staff in a positive and effective manner, performing duties as part of a team.
- Attend departmental meetings and appropriate in-service education programs.
- Perform other related 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
