Housekeeper Full Time FT
About The Position
The Housekeeper demonstrates and promotes SRIM’s Golden Rule core value by treating residents, families, and associates with care and respect. Under direct supervision, this role performs housekeeping and/or laundry duties to maintain the community in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition. The position also supports residents, participates in community activities, and assists with dining-room service. The Housekeeper 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 present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
- Ability to handle 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Follow the established cleaning schedule.
- Dust, vacuum, sweep, and mop common areas daily.
- Deep-clean resident rooms according to the established schedule.
- Clean administrative offices as scheduled.
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms; clean carpets and mop floors upon request.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents.
- Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
- Respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance from residents, families, and visitors.
- Interact with residents with empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect, communicating in a language each resident can understand.
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment, practice safe working habits and good body mechanics, and immediately report hazards to a supervisor.
- Assist associates when requested or required, and provide hands-on assistance to nursing staff when requested or needed.
- Follow established policies and procedures during emergencies; report to or remain at the community during emergencies or inclement weather until released by a supervisor.
- Work cooperatively with associates and management and maintain a positive, respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures.
- Comply with attendance and call-off policies; attend or participate in training, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings.
- Wear clean and appropriate attire according to the dress code.
- Refer family and visitor inquiries about resident issues 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 outside regular duties and perform other reasonable assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
