FT Housekeeper Day Shift

SEM Haven•Milford, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces within assigned areas, performing thorough room cleaning and bed scrubs according to schedule, and daily cleaning of restrooms. This role requires understanding and proper use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemicals, and personal protective equipment. The Housekeeper ensures all areas are kept neat, clean, and ready for showing, including common areas and vacated rooms. They also assist residents in maintaining neat rooms, manage room transfers, and report safety issues to their supervisor. Participation in committees and new hire orientation is also expected. This is a full-time, day shift position.

Requirements

High School diploma preferred.
Housekeeping or laundry experience preferred.
Must be free from illegal use of drugs and free from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Must pass drug screening and criminal background checks prior to hire.

Responsibilities

Cleans & disinfects all surfaces within assigned area using approved chemicals.
Performs whole room thorough cleaning and bed scrubs according to schedule.
Cleans & disinfects all restrooms daily and as needed, including floors and bathing rooms.
Understands how to use SDS sheets.
Uses chemicals per manufacturer’s specifications and company policy.
Places wet floor signs properly and removes them when the floor is dry.
Changes mop water per policy and after cleaning isolation rooms or heavily soiled areas.
Uses proper body mechanics.
Replenishes supply of towels, toilet tissue, and soap in all areas.
Straightens and rearranges furniture; keeps common areas ready for show at all times; assists elders to keep rooms neat and clean and keep down clutter.
Maintains a clean work area including housekeeping and storage closets.
Thoroughly cleans vacated rooms immediately, including bed/mattress scrub and wipe down walls; checks curtains for soil and launders if necessary; ensures room is ready to show potential elders/families at all times.
Moves elder and belongings to a new room when transferred within the home.
Cleans isolation rooms per policy using proper personal protective equipment.
Reports safety issues to supervisor as soon as possible.
Wears gloves during cleaning; changes and washes hands per policy after each room.
Participates in committees and orientation of new hires.
Accurately records all completed assigned areas on flow record.