Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Under the supervision of the Superintendent, direct and oversee the housekeeping services to all residents with the goal of providing a clean, safe, and personalized home for all the residents at 129 th Street Residence.

Supervision:

• With the Superintendent, arrange schedule of tasks and auxiliary staff to insure that all the housekeeping needs are met on a daily basis.

Housekeeping Services to the Resident Floors:

Complete and/or supervise the completion of the following:

Tasks / Responsibilities

• Assure that all areas on the resident floors are clean and free of potential safety hazards.
• Tidy the lounge and common area: surfaces and floors
• Make the Beds
• Clean the Bathrooms
• Empty Trash
• Assure each resident has access to an adequate supply of toilet paper, soap, etc.
• Dust and clean resident rooms.
• Vacuum the Residents Rooms
• Change the Linens.
• Launder the Linens.
• Launder each resident's personal clothing, as needed by specific residents.

Other:

• Work as a member of a team to establish and maintain, respect for, and communication with the residents.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Share information about resident's progress, needs, and problems with the other staff members.
• Attend training sessions and conferences as required for the enhancement of your job skills.
• Implement emergency procedures when necessary.
• Submit all required reports in a complete and timely manner.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Expected:

• You must be 21 years of age.
• You must be emotionally, mentally, and physically able to perform your job responsibilities.
• You must be able to speak, read, and write English (as required by DSS regulation 487.9.13).