Housekeeper

Masonicare Corp•Mystic, CT

26d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs routine and project-type housekeeping duties in assigned areas of Masonicare at Mystic, following instructions and established standard procedures. Duties include cleaning common areas and residents’ homes; dusting furnishings, woodwork, sills, and doors; washing walls and windows; mopping floors; vacuuming floors and carpets; and stripping and remaking unoccupied beds. The Housekeeper uses cleaning supplies and equipment, maintains clean and orderly equipment and work areas, and reports defective equipment, faulty operations, or other concerns to supervision. The role requires following safety and infection-control procedures and keeping housekeeping carts under surveillance in resident-access areas because cleaning fluids may be dangerous. The Housekeeper interacts respectfully and reassuringly with adult and older residents, communicates tactfully with residents and patients while recognizing individual needs and circumstances, and works positively with staff as part of a team. The position also includes attending departmental meetings and appropriate in-service education programs, along with other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to drive a vehicle and understand traffic regulations.
Good safety driving record.

Responsibilities

Receive instructions about assigned areas and specific tasks, and assemble cleaning supplies and equipment for transport.
Clean common areas and residents’ homes, including dusting furnishings and surfaces, washing walls and windows, mopping floors, vacuuming floors and carpets, and stripping and remaking unoccupied beds.
Use stepladders and mechanical vacuums as needed.
Report defective equipment, faulty operations, or questionable matters to proper supervision.
Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Monitor the housekeeping cart in resident-access areas because cleaning fluids may be dangerous.
Follow safety and infection-control procedures.
Interact respectfully and reassuringly with adult and older residents, addressing complaints or concerns and communicating tactfully with residents and patients.
Work positively and effectively with staff as part of a team.
Attend departmental meetings and appropriate in-service education programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.