Housekeeper

HarborChase of Plano•Plano, TX

15d

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning community common areas and residents’ rooms or apartments to maintain a pleasing, home-like environment for residents, associates, and visitors. The role includes cleaning, disinfecting, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and laundering resident items according to schedules and infection-control standards. The Housekeeper must maintain safe work areas, handle cleaning products and equipment properly, follow safety procedures, and build good relationships with residents and family members. The position also involves following company uniform and name-badge guidelines, attending required community meetings, participating in Life Enrichment activities when able, and completing required HRA University courses. Associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents. In Florida companies, the role requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

High school education.
Preferred: at least one year of experience in a senior community or healthcare environment.
Preferred: knowledge of OSHA standards and safety procedures.
Understand the steps for fire evacuation.
For positions in Florida companies, complete a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a senior community or healthcare environment.
Knowledge of OSHA standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Clean common areas, including the lobby, guest restrooms, and hallways.
Vacuum carpeted areas and upholstered furniture; dust furniture, hanging pictures, and fixtures.
Sanitize handrails; clean glass surfaces, doors, doorways, and walls.
Clean and disinfect common areas and restrooms; mop or vacuum common areas.
Clean and disinfect soiled utility bins and organize laundry areas and storage closets.
Keep housekeeping carts, supplies, and equipment in safe locations to prevent injuries.
Store and label hazardous cleaning products properly.
Clean residents’ rooms or apartments by vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting bathrooms.
Launder residents’ linens, towels, sheets, and other items according to schedule and as needed.
Keep residents’ personal clothing separate and return it promptly to their rooms or apartments after laundering.
Dispose of soiled clothing and linens according to infection-control standards.
Promptly wipe up water or other liquids on floors to prevent slips and falls.
Establish and maintain good relationships with residents and family members.
Use proper body mechanics when lifting and follow safety guidelines.
Follow company guidelines for uniforms and name badges and use company-provided equipment as intended.
Work safely and alertly, taking ownership of personal and resident safety.
Disclose medications that may impair the ability to perform the job safely or competently.
Exhibit the CORE Values through servant leadership and demonstrate a passion for working with and around senior citizens.
Attend required community meetings and participate in Life Enrichment activities when able.
Complete required courses in adherence with HRA University.
Perform required duties promptly and on a regular, predictable basis.
Learn how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent.
Help maintain a safe and secure environment for all community residents.