Housekeeping Assistant

The Goodman Group, LLC•Portland, OR

15h

About The Position

The Housekeeping Assistant performs daily housekeeping activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, facility standards, and direction from the Executive Director and/or Director of Housekeeping. The purpose of the role is to help maintain the facility in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive condition for residents, staff, and visitors. The position involves routine cleaning and sanitation across resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, hallways, stairways, elevators, and vacant rooms. The assistant follows work schedules, safety precautions, and infection-control procedures; coordinates cleaning assignments with nursing services when working in resident and recreational areas; maintains supplies and properly stores equipment; and assists with lifting equipment and supplies as requested. The role requires courteous, responsive service to residents and their families in keeping with the organization’s Platinum Service® principles. 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. The work environment may include ambient room temperatures and lighting.

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 within the facility.
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.
Be able to execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively.
Have general computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned daily housekeeping 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 in resident rooms and recreational areas.
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; set up appropriate caution and safety signs before performing floor-cleaning duties.
Clean carpets, including vacuuming.
Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
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 leaving for breaks, meals, or at the end of the workday.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents in accordance with the Platinum Service® program.