Housekeeper- FT

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Housekeeper ensures that a clean and sanitary environment is maintained throughout the building.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Ensures the cleaning and maintenance of a specific facility area as assigned by the Director of Plant Operations.

    Ensures learning the cleaning and maintenance of the other areas of the facility.

    Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning chemicals and the proper use of each chemical.

    Ensures that chemicals are properly labeled.

    Ensures that the cleaning cart is properly cleaned.

    Ensures that chemicals are properly locked up and secured.

    Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet the staffing needs of the department.

    Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.

    Requires working in damp, dusty, and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.

    Empty trash containers daily.

    Wet mop floors in all residents’ rooms and bathrooms daily. Damp-mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily.

    Ensures the proper use of all designated housekeeping equipment, i.e., vacuum cleaners, carpet machine.

    Cleans carpet or rug areas to include vacuuming, detailing edges, and shampooing. 

    Change curtains and drapes as needed. 

    Assist in moving furniture and equipment

    Cleans lights, vents, walls, and windows.

    Assists with general cleaning duties, which may include but are not limited to resident rooms, offices, public areas, waiting rooms, etc.

    Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in the moving and lifting of supplies and equipment.

    Utilizes appropriate precautions in using all chemicals to minimize the potential for exposure of self and the environment.

    Cleans and properly stores equipment and supplies at the end of the shift.

    Communicates effectively verbally and in writing to fulfill position and responsibilities.  

    Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

    High school diploma or GED preferred 

EXPERIENCE:

    At least one year of experience in housekeeping or laundry is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

    ABC 101, and annual mandatory meetings. 

     Must obtain current tuberculosis test within the first fourteen (14) days of employment and annually after that.

    Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility, or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire