JOB DESCRIPTION

Housekeeper / Environmental Services

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director Environmental Services and/or designee

OVERVIEW:

This position reports to the Director of Environmental Services in an assisted living community. You will be responsible for successfully executing the tasks assigned by your superiors, as well as all other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs housekeeping duties in the resident apartments and common areas of the community.
• Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, scrub) assigned resident apartments and common areas daily according to community procedures.
• Disposes of trash and waste, other materials in a safe manner.
• Maintains par levels of supplies and assists with ordering of products.
• Washes and folds laundry. Distributes clean linens and towels. Maintains a stocked cleaning cart with needed items.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and community information.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and community property.
• Able to understand and to follow written and verbal directions.
• Understand proper use of community equipment.
• Able effectively to communicate with the staff members and residents through verbal and/or written means.
• Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely through the building and to assist transfer or otherwise move residents of the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (written and oral form) in a care setting with residents, families, staff.
• Must be able to climb, bend, lift, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, reach and carry, stand for extended periods of time and may be required to move furniture.
• Able to respond productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned.
• Ability to detect odors and see spots and spills.
• Ability to move housekeeping cart with cleaning equipment.
• Passion for caring for elderly

·Experience as a housekeeper in a private/hospitality/healthcare setting preferred

·Must have reliable transportation to and from all scheduled shifts

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Does not qualify as supervisory role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 82-Unit 88 Bed Assisted Living Community

This job operates in a professional office and senior living environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

·Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.

·Able to work under stress and in emergency situations.

·Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.

·Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.

·Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.

·Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed:

oPersonal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes.

·Subject to infectious diseases, substances, and odors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

·While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

·Able to stand or walk 75% of the day.

·Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.

·Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.

·Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.