Housekeeper

Ohio Living•Avon, OH

About The Position

The Housekeeping Associate is responsible for day-to-day cleaning in resident and patient homes, patient rooms, common areas, and administrative offices within the life plan community. The role follows company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to help maintain clean, safe, and comfortable environments. The position performs a range of cleaning and housekeeping tasks, maintains work areas and supplies, follows quality assurance and infection-control practices, responds to residents’ and patients’ needs, and keeps accurate records. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

Tenth-grade education required.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and work in the described conditions, including lifting, transferring, pushing, or pulling residents, patients, or equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of housekeeping experience preferred; on-the-job training is provided.
Knowledge of cleaning and general housekeeping methods and equipment preferred.
Knowledge of care for different floor types and the appropriate cleaning materials and equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Dust furniture, tables, window ledges, lights, beds, high pipes, and other surfaces.
Empty and clean waste cans and replace liners when present.
Clean and polish tables, fixtures, furnishings, and woodwork.
Clean, wash, and disinfect bathroom sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and floors; polish chrome bathroom fixtures.
Clean windows and mirrors in bathrooms, entrance and exit areas, patio doors, and other areas.
Clean floors and baseboards by disinfecting, sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, waxing, buffing, and other methods.
Vacuum carpets and carpeted stairways.
Clean walls and ceilings by wiping, dusting, and spot cleaning.
Keep work areas, carts, cars, and supply closets clean; ensure equipment, tools, and supplies are in proper working order.
Maintain an adequate supply of housekeeping and cleaning supplies.
Follow established quality assurance, infection-control, and universal-precaution practices while performing housekeeping procedures.
For community employees, report facility, supply, or equipment damage or needed repairs to the supervisor.
Share observations and suggestions that may improve departmental quality and efficiency.
Attend employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
Listen and respond to resident, patient, and staff needs.
Respect residents’ and patients’ personal and property rights while performing housekeeping duties.
Maintain current and accurate records using computers or other documentation in accordance with company and applicable regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.