Housekeeper Full Time FT
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 promotes SRIM’s Golden Rule by treating residents, families, and associates as one would wish to be treated. The Housekeeper supports a dignified and caring atmosphere, communicates respectfully with residents, and collaborates with associates and management. The position is considered essential personnel during emergencies or inclement weather, and the employee may be required to report to or remain at the community until released by a supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- High school diploma or GED, one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Follow established cleaning schedules and complete daily dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of common areas.
- Deep-clean resident rooms according to schedule and clean administrative offices as scheduled.
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms; clean carpets and mop floors upon request.
- Maintain a clean, safe, orderly environment and promptly report safety hazards to a supervisor.
- Respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance from residents, families, and visitors; interact with residents with empathy, kindness, compassion, and respect.
- Communicate effectively in a language each resident can understand.
- Use good body mechanics and safe working habits, and follow established emergency policies and procedures.
- Provide assistance to associates when requested or required, including hands-on assistance to nursing staff when needed.
- Work as a team with associates and management; maintain a positive and respectful attitude and comply with attendance and call-off policies.
- Attend or participate in trainings, in-service sessions, and mandatory meetings; wear clean, appropriate attire according to the dress code.
- Refer family and visitor inquiries about resident issues to the immediate nursing supervisor and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- 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.
- Report to or remain at the community during emergencies or inclement weather until released by a supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
