Housekeeper

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning all of the resident apartments, public areas and work areas within the guidelines, policies and procedures of the property, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, Maintenance Director or Housekeeping Supervisor. Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor or Maintenance Director or Executive Director. Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities Clean all resident apartments, common areas and offices of the property to assure that the building is clean at all times, including furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, bathroom fixtures (bathtubs, toilets, showers, sinks), windows/mirrors, blinds, shutters, etc. Clean bathroom areas, entrance/exit ways in recreational areas; floors (sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc.), carpets (vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting); walls and ceilings (washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.); hallways, stairways and elevators. Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner. Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Maintenance Director or Housekeeping Supervisor or Executive Director. Remove trash and paper from all areas inside the facility. Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner, 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. Follow the 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 Housekeeping Supervisor 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, clean bed and all resident furniture, following prescribed technique. Clean and stock cart before placing cart in locked storage room. Ensure all chemicals are inaccessible to residents. Lock the housekeeping cart when unattended. Take mops and cleaning cloths to laundry at the end of shift. Disinfect main bathtub daily. Attend scheduled in-services. Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule as evidenced by working some holidays and additional shifts when necessary. Provide support to the 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. Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Maintenance Director and/or Housekeeping Supervisor and/or Executive Director. #J-18808-Ljbffr