Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Assist in the general cleaning of all common areas and resident rooms. Cleaning duties include vacuuming, sweeping and dusting; sanitizing floors and rooms; and discarding and removal of waste/trash. You may also be asked to assist with laundry including resident's personal items, linens and bedding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be experienced at cleaning with a keen eye for details

• Maintains a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout designated areas

• Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times

• Removal of trash & soiled linens

• Keeping the resident’s environment clean at all times

• Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors, dusting furniture, emptying trash, clean and disinfect showers and bathrooms

• Assist with laundry when needed

• Reports equipment/cleaning product needs and or malfunctions to supervisor

• Follows infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times.

• Follow proper reporting, isolation and handwashing procedures/techniques

• Assist in setting up dining room, activity room, and living room as necessary

• Keep all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and housekeeping carts clean and uncluttered, and free of any hazardous equipment and supplies

• Report all accidents/ incidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence, along with important resident observations

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent

• 1 or more years’ experience in housekeeping duties in a long-term health care setting

Requirements: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. For additional information, please visit: