Full Time Housekeeper

OPS LIVING LLC•Michigan City, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs duties to maintain the cleanliness of the facility and ensure health and safety standards are met. The role cleans resident rooms and common areas, handles cleaning compounds and supplies safely, replenishes linens and other items, and reports repair needs. The Housekeeper also observes resident safety in care areas, assists families and visitors as needed, and completes required in-services and meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; previous housekeeping or maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of principles for providing customer and personal services, including meeting quality standards.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Follows policies and procedures and completes tasks correctly and on time.
Adapts to changes in the work environment and handles frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent and arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position and accepts responsibility for own actions.
Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in housekeeping or maintenance.

Responsibilities

Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, resident rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards.
Follow directions for using cleaning compounds and chemicals, including proper proportions; label them correctly and store them in locked areas.
Empty trash containers, replace liners as appropriate, and dispose of trash in proper receptacles.
Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork; wax and polish as necessary.
Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
Maintain a clean storage area and store cleaning supplies as directed.
Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts, keeping fire aisles clear when using a cleaning cart.
Replenish supplies, linens, and bathroom items.
Report repair needs to a supervisor or the maintenance department as appropriate.
Observe resident safety in resident care areas.
Comply with state, federal, and other applicable health care and safety standards.
Assist families and other visitors as needed.
Attend and complete required in-services and other required meetings.
Perform other duties as directed.