Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Housekeeper – St. Luke’s Home

Reports to: Maintenance Director/ Administrator

Status: Full-Time; non-exempt

The Housekeeper is a full-time position that performs cleaning services for all who work, live and interact with this community. The Housekeeper is also responsible for the Housekeeping scheduling throughout the building.

Growing and Supporting Our Community

In this community, we all have a role in caring for those around us. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for scheduling rooms and common areas for cleaning.
• Responsible for ensuring Elder’s room’s all doors and windows are locked, lights and air-conditioning are turned off if confirmed that Elder will not be at community for the time being.
• Responsible for maintaining housekeeping inventory.
• Clean all assigned areas including but not limited to Elder room including laundry services, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, workstations, handrails, dining rooms, shower rooms, public bathrooms and offices as assigned. Cleaning under furniture by moving furniture away from walls.
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpet areas throughout the community including dining room and activity rooms.
• Keeps utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition. Disinfects and sterilizes equipment and supplies.
• Dusts furniture and equipment. Washes wall, ceiling, and woodwork.
• Cleans the inside of the Elder room windows, door panels, and sills. Empties wastebaskets, transports trash and waste to disposal area. Stock housekeeping cart at the end of the day, keeping the cart in a clean orderly fashion.
• Follow established safety precautions when using cleaning chemicals and use as directed. Adhere to St. Luke’s Home, OSHA, State and Federal safety standard precautions, i.e., Infection Control/COVID-19 Protocol, PPE’s. Maintain Safety Data Sheets on all chemicals used in Housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Specific Skills Needed for this Role:

• Personable
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, perform multiple tasks, meet deadlines, identify and resolve problems and coordinate work efforts with other staff members.
• Ability to interact with others in a caring, compassionate manner.
• Working knowledge of the Federal, State and organization policies with regard to environmental services and the use, storage and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste.

Education/Experience/Licensure – Certification

• Education – High School diploma or equivalent certificate preferred.
• Current CPR/First Aid
• Fingerprint Clearance card
• Have a demonstrated interest in Elders and is knowledgeable of the aging process.
• Possess good communication skills.