Housekeeping Associate

Ohio Living•Mount Pleasant, SC

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 a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. The position also supports quality assurance and infection-control practices, responds to residents’, patients’, and staff members’ needs, respects personal and property rights, reports facility or equipment issues, and maintains accurate records. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

Tenth-grade education required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
One year of housekeeping experience preferred; on-the-job training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cleaning and general housekeeping methods and equipment.
Knowledge of care for various types of floors and the appropriate cleaning materials and equipment.

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, and polish chrome fixtures.
Clean windows and mirrors in bathrooms, entrance and exit areas, and patio doors.
Clean floors and baseboards by disinfecting, sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, waxing, and buffing as applicable.
Vacuum carpets and carpeted stairways.
Clean walls and ceilings by wiping, dusting, and spot cleaning.
Keep work areas, carts, cars, and supply closets clean, and ensure equipment and tools are in proper working order.
Maintain an adequate supply of housekeeping and cleaning supplies.
Follow established quality assurance, infection-control, and universal-precaution practices.
Report facility, supply, or equipment damage or needed repairs to the supervisor.
Share observations and suggestions 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, and respect resident and patient personal and property rights.
Maintain current and accurate records using computers or other documentation methods in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.