Housekeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to speak and read English.
• Prior housekeeping experience preferred.
• Reasoning Skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Oral/Written Communication Skills
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to use standard cleaning equipment, consistent with the position.
• Must be mobile.
• Good physical health
• Displays sincere compassion towards older adults.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.
• Employee must pass a criminal record clearance prior to beginning work in the community.

Responsibilities

• Clean all resident apartments, common areas and offices of the property to assure that the building is clean at all times.
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Complete both resident personal laundry and community laundry as assigned.
• Iron resident laundry items, as requested.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Maintenance Director or Executive Director.
• Removes trash and paper from all areas inside of facility.
• Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner and keep work/assignment area free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Use appropriate protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious material and/or hazardous waste and/or chemicals.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary.
• Follow established policies governing the use of labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Report missing or inappropriately labeled containers of hazardous chemicals to the Maintenance Director or Executive Director.
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures and follow established policies governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.
• Upon transfer or discharge of resident, cleans bed and all resident furniture, following prescribed technique, as applicable.
• Clean and stock cart before placing cart in locked storage room.
• Ensure all chemicals are inaccessible to residents. Housekeeping cart must be locked when unattended.
• Take mops and cleaning cloths to laundry at the end of shift.
• Attend scheduled in-services.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule as evidenced by working some Holidays and additional shifts when necessary.
• Provide support to community’s marketing efforts through positive/friendly interaction during all property tours and telephone contact with the public, and as directed by a supervisor.
• Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisor immediately.
• Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents, families and visitors.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor or Maintenance Director.