Housekeeping Associate

Ohio Living•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Housekeeping Associate performs day-to-day cleaning in resident and patient homes, patient rooms, common areas, and administrative offices within the life plan community. The role follows company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable spaces. The associate cleans and disinfects surfaces, bathrooms, floors, carpets, walls, ceilings, windows, and furnishings; empties waste cans; maintains housekeeping supplies and equipment; and keeps work areas clean and orderly. The role also follows quality assurance, infection control, and universal precaution practices, responds to resident, patient, and staff needs, respects personal and property rights, reports facility or equipment issues, attends meetings and training, and maintains accurate records.

Requirements

Tenth-grade education required.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
Lift, transfer, push, or pull residents/patients or equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of housekeeping experience preferred; on-the-job training is provided.
Knowledge of cleaning and general housekeeping methods and equipment preferred.
Knowledge of floor care and the appropriate cleaning materials and equipment for various floor types preferred.

Responsibilities

Dust furniture, tables, window ledges, lights, beds, high pipes, and other surfaces.
Empty and clean waste cans and replace liners when present.
Clean and polish tables, fixtures, furnishings, and woodwork.
Clean, wash, and disinfect bathroom sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and floors; polish chrome bathroom fixtures.
Clean windows and mirrors in bathrooms, entrances, exits, and patio doors.
Clean floors and baseboards through disinfecting, sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, waxing, and buffing.
Vacuum carpets and carpeted stairways.
Clean walls and ceilings by wiping, dusting, and spot cleaning.
Keep work areas clean and ensure equipment, tools, and supplies are in proper working order.
Maintain adequate housekeeping and cleaning supplies.
Follow established quality assurance, infection control, and universal precaution practices.
Report damage or needed repairs to facilities, supplies, or equipment to the supervisor.
Share observations and insights that may improve departmental quality and efficiency.
Attend employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
Listen and respond to resident, patient, and staff member needs.
Respect resident and patient personal and property rights while performing housekeeping duties.
Maintain current and accurate records using computers and/or other documentation in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.