Housekeeper

Housekeeper

This position is responsible for cleaning the facility and maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the residents.

Qualifications:

• 8th grade education or equivalent.
• Able to follow direction.
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English.
• Ability to tactfully deal with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc.
• Meet all health requirements imposed by law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs work schedules and assignments
• Clean assigned areas and equipment proceeding in orderly fashion and doing a complete job.
• Complete routine, terminal and deep cleaning tasks as assigned and in a manner that provides a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment.
• During tour of duty, monitor and maintain location of chemicals to ensure they are left in a safe location that prohibits access by residents.
• Discards waste and trash into proper containers and relines receptacles with approved liners.
• Cleans, stocks and maintains housekeeping carts.
• Advises Environmental Services Director on supply, equipment and general environmental service needs.
• Responsible for the care and use of supplies and maintenance of equipment used in performance of duties.
• Regular inspection of property and equipment for compliance with safety regulations. Reports repair needs immediately to Maintenance.
• Follow established safety and infection control procedures.
• Participates in all required inservice training.
• Maintains safe working conditions and follows dress code.
• Reports to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families and visiting individuals.
• Adheres to and promotes Code of Conduct.
• All other duties as assigned.