Housekeeper PT

SR COMPANIES LLC•Gainesville, VA

7d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper works under direct supervision to perform housekeeping and/or laundry duties and keep the community orderly, clean, and sanitary. The role promotes SRIM’s Golden Rule by treating residents, families, and associates as one would wish to be treated. The Housekeeper also helps maintain a dignified, caring, and safe environment for residents, visitors, and associates; responds courteously to requests; and works cooperatively with other associates and management. The position is considered essential personnel during emergencies or inclement weather, and the employee may be required to report to or remain at the community until released by a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or 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 and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Follow established cleaning schedules, including daily dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of common areas.
Deep-clean resident rooms according to the established schedule and clean administrative offices as scheduled.
Clean and sanitize bathrooms; clean carpets and mop floors upon request.
Maintain a clean, safe, orderly, and secure environment, and promptly report safety hazards to a supervisor.
Treat residents, families, visitors, and associates with empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect; communicate in a language each resident can understand.
Respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance from residents, families, and visitors.
Use good body mechanics and safe work habits, and follow established policies and procedures during emergencies.
Provide assistance to associates when requested or required, including hands-on assistance to nursing staff when requested or needed.
Work as a team player, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, comply with attendance and call-off policies, and attend trainings, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings.
Wear clean and appropriate clothing in accordance with the dress code.
Refer inquiries about resident issues from families and visitors to the immediate nursing supervisor; 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 duties as assigned.