Housekeeper

PACS•Ukiah, CA

21d

About The Position

The Housekeeper works in a long-term care facility to maintain a safe, orderly, clean environment that is free of obstacles and odors. The role maintains common areas and resident rooms, uses cleaning supplies and equipment safely, and reports resident safety concerns and supply needs. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The listed open shift is 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with a rotating schedule of four days on and two days off. The job is full-time and pays from $17 per hour. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and understand procedure and instruction manuals and directions.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Regularly required to sit, kneel, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear.
Excellent customer skills and a positive attitude.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to work independently or with a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain public and common areas throughout the day, including the lobby, restrooms, drinking fountains, and floors.
Maintain the cleanliness of resident rooms and bathrooms.
Keep handrails clean and free of debris.
Clean dust, dirt, or food from walls, mirrors, windows, light fixtures, towel bars, and towel dispensers.
Empty trash cans and replace liners.
Sweep and mop floors.
Use appropriate safety measures while cleaning, including caution signage and keeping supplies and chemicals out of residents’ reach.
Use supplies and equipment safely in accordance with user-manual instructions.
Keep housekeeping carts, equipment, and storage areas safe, sanitary, clean, and orderly.
Immediately report resident safety issues or concerns to the Director of Housekeeping, Administrator, or Director of Nursing.
Notify the Director of Housekeeping when supplies need replenishment.