F, 8:30am-4:30pm

Provision Living•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

The Housekeeper provides non-direct care to residents by performing general housekeeping duties in resident units, public areas, and support areas as assigned, while meeting or exceeding the company’s quality standards. This role reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position is non-exempt. The schedule listed is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with team members and work collaboratively.
Demonstrated experience promoting a high level of customer service and hospitality toward residents, associates, and visitors.
Organizational skills, ability to multitask, and strong attention to detail.
Self-motivation, accountability for results, dependability, and a strong work ethic.
Appreciation of seniors and understanding of the aging process.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including routine sitting, standing, walking, handling and feeling objects, reaching, talking, and hearing; occasional crouching and lifting up to 50 pounds; and near- and far-distance vision.
Preparedness for the possibility of working with residents who may exhibit disruptive behaviors, including verbal or physical contact issues.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and periodic deep cleaning of assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to the cleaning schedule.
Sweep, mop, and vacuum assigned areas, including resident apartments, restrooms, utility rooms, common areas, nursing stations, medication rooms under nursing supervision, and dining and kitchen areas as requested.
Clean countertops in resident-apartment restrooms and kitchens, and regularly defrost refrigerators in resident apartments.
Dust furniture, baseboards, window blinds, and areas around entryways.
Remove bed linens, launder and replace them with fresh linens; wash, dry, fold, and return bed linens, towels, and other bath linens to residents’ units.
Remove and dispose of waste and trash according to sanitation requirements.
Report structural or equipment wear, defects, malfunctions, and potential hazards by completing work orders.
Use and store cleaning equipment and supplies effectively, efficiently, and safely.
Assist with bio-hazard cleanup as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Practice daily universal precautions and other posted special precautions in resident environments.
Maintain confidentiality and resident rights, and immediately report suspected deviations to management.
Complete accident and incident reports and monthly infection-control logs according to facility policy.
Inform the Director of Nursing or other appropriate staff about changes in residents’ physical, emotional, or behavioral status.
Perform other duties as assigned.