Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To:

Director of Operations 

The housekeeper at Harvest Home is responsible for the cleaning of resident rooms and designated common areas according to a regular schedule and established standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Promotes Harvest home Senior Living Services mission and philosophy in daily work.

2. Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence,

choice, and individuality of residents.

3. Cleans resident rooms according to a regular schedule and established guidelines:

Bathrooms

• Remove dirty towels; replace with clean towels.
• Clean the toilet (including the tank, outside the bowl) and spray disinfectant into the bowl.
• Clean the shower, including the shower walls and floor.
• Clean the sink/faucets - inside and out – with disinfectant
• Clean the mirror and counter
• Remove excess clutter, with knowledge/permission from resident

Furniture & Fixture Cleaning

• Dust the tops, sides and front of furniture
• Wipe window sills and air conditioning units
• Clean any mirrors or glass in the room (excluding windows)
• Remove excess clutter, with knowledge and permission from resident

Floors / Carpeted Areas

• Change the vacuum bag if needed
• Vacuum the carpet
• Mop bathroom floor
• Spot clean any soiled areas on carpet
• Performs deep cleaning in resident rooms according to an established schedule and as per instructions from the House Manager/Administrator.
• Cleans office areas and other common areas according to a regular schedule or as requested by the House Manager/Administrator.
• Refers to the Housekeeping and Laundry Tasks list to ensure resident needs and preferences are met, as well as consulting with the caregiver on staff.
• Relates to residents in a courteous, understanding, and cooperative manner.
• Follows Standard Precautions and Infection Control Policies.
• Monitors for changes in the status of residents and reports such observations to the RN and/or house manager or administrator.
• Reports any abuse, suspected abuse or alleged abuse to the appropriate authorities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with the elderly.
• Dependable.
• Able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions.
• Well groomed and willing to follow dress requirements.
• Able to interact in a positive manner with residents.

All general staffing requirements:

• Free of communicable disease
• Able to physically/mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes TB clearance
• Criminal record clearance and background checks
• Current CBRF training for fire safety, residents rights, standard precautions, infection control
• General understanding of the needs of the elderly
• Willingness to learn.

Education:

Must be 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent GED preferred. Prior housekeeping experience and experience working with the elderly preferred.