Housekeeping Staff

SLP Operations, LLC • Willis, TX

3d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor, the Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning resident rooms and other interior and exterior facility areas and assisting in maintaining a clean and attractive environment for the residents. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Clean and straighten (including vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.) rooms, offices, and common areas; polish and remove items; ensure resident’s rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner and resident’s personal items are safe guarded. Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed. Ensure work areas are safe; that procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects are strictly adhered to; that equipment and supplies are properly stored; ensure Universal Precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed; and promptly report any hazardous conditions and equipment. Attend orientation and in-service education programs as required by the state or the facility. Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regarding residents’ rights. Report all incidents and accidents; ensure cleaning schedules are followed; coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments. Ensure that equipment, supply carts and supplies are properly maintained; ensure that lighting is in proper working order; assist others in heavy lifting as requested. Strip, wax, and buff floors as directed; move and replace furniture; clean storage and exterior areas as directed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to relate positively to residents and families and work cooperatively with other employees.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, ability to read and write, ability to communicate with residents and personnel and ability to remain calm under stress; ability to understand and follow training and in-service education.

Responsibilities

• Clean and straighten rooms, offices, and common areas
• Ensure resident’s rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner and resident’s personal items are safe guarded
• Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed
• Ensure work areas are safe
• Adhere to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials or objects
• Ensure equipment and supplies are properly stored
• Ensure Universal Precautions and infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices and procedures are followed
• Promptly report any hazardous conditions and equipment
• Attend orientation and in-service education programs as required by the state or the facility
• Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regarding residents’ rights
• Report all incidents and accidents
• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments
• Ensure that equipment, supply carts and supplies are properly maintained
• Ensure that lighting is in proper working order
• Assist others in heavy lifting as requested
• Strip, wax, and buff floors as directed
• Move and replace furniture
• Clean storage and exterior areas as directed
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees