Part Time Housekeeping Assistant

The Goodman Group and Affiliates•SIOUX FALLS, SD

About The Position

The Housekeeping Assistant performs daily activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Executive Director and/or Director of Housekeeping. The goal is to maintain the facility in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner. The role supports residents and the community by providing courteous, responsive, and quality service in keeping with the Platinum Service® program. The position performs routine cleaning in resident rooms and shared areas, follows safety and infection-control procedures, maintains housekeeping supplies and equipment, and coordinates cleaning assignments with nursing services where needed. This position has no direct reports. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds at times and alternating between standing and sitting. Employees are expected to follow company policies and procedures and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Have knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
Be able to alternate between standing and sitting.
Execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively.
Have general computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Perform daily housekeeping functions and assigned tasks while following safety precautions and infection-control procedures.
Follow work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Coordinate routine cleaning in resident living and recreational areas with nursing services.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
Dispose of personal protective equipment according to established sanitation procedures.
Maintain adequate housekeeping supplies in utility and janitorial closets.
Assist with lifting heavy equipment and supplies as directed or requested.
Clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, and room heating and cooling units.
Clean, wash, sanitize, and polish bathroom fixtures, removing water marks.
Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance and exit areas.
Sweep, dust, mop, and disinfect floors, setting up appropriate caution and safety signs beforehand.
Vacuum carpets.
Wash, wipe, dust, spot-clean, disinfect, and deodorize walls and ceilings as needed.
Remove dirt, dust, grease, and film from surfaces using appropriate cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
Clean hallways, stairways, elevators, and vacant rooms.
Keep work and assignment areas clean and store equipment, tools, and supplies properly, including before breaks, meals, and the end of the workday.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents by following the principles of the Platinum Service® program.
Follow applicable policies and procedures.