Housekeeper
About The Position
The Housekeeper works under direct supervision to perform housekeeping and/or laundry duties and maintain the community in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition. The role is responsible for demonstrating SRIM’s Golden Rule value by treating residents, families, and associates with respect and care. The Housekeeper also supports residents and community operations through courteous interactions, dining-room assistance, participation in resident activities, and compliance with safety, emergency, attendance, dress, and privacy policies. The position is considered essential personnel during emergencies or inclement weather and may require the employee to report to or remain at the community until released by a supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, 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.
- Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
- Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Follow the established cleaning schedule.
- Dust, vacuum, sweep, and mop common areas daily.
- Deep-clean resident rooms according to the established schedule.
- Clean administrative offices as scheduled.
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms.
- Clean carpets and mop floors upon request.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents.
- Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
- Respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance from residents, families, and visitors.
- Interact with residents with empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect, communicating in a language they can understand.
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment; practice safe working habits and body mechanics; and promptly report hazards to a supervisor.
- Assist associates when requested or required.
- Know and follow established policies and procedures during emergencies.
- Report to or remain at the community during emergencies or inclement weather until released by a supervisor.
- Work collaboratively with associates and management to complete assignments and maintain a positive, respectful attitude toward work issues, policies, and procedures.
- Comply with attendance and call-off policies; attend or participate in trainings, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings; and follow the established dress code.
- Refer family and visitor inquiries about resident issues to the immediate nursing supervisor and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Provide hands-on assistance when requested or needed by nursing staff while working in the community.
- 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 or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
