JOB TITLE: Housekeeper

REPORTS TO: Housekeeping Supervisor

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Hourly

General Description:

Maintains assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly, attractive manner in accordance with established procedures, as directed by supervisor, to assure the highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to understand, speak and read English.
• Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping practices, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to health care facilities.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrants such action.
• Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.
• Must have economical use of supplies, care and use of equipment.
• Must be able to keep up with work demand and schedule.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.
• Perform additional duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

Key Characteristics:

• Demonstrates neatness, accuracy and dependability.
• Contributes, develops and carries out new ideas.
• Demonstrates an ability to work with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in cost and time efficient manner.
• Teaches skills and knowledge to new staff.
• Wears appropriate clothing/uniform. Appearance is neat and well kept.
• Relates well with residents; is friendly and pleasant.
• Demonstrates good safety habits—uses equipment appropriately.
• Attendance/punctuality—comes to work when scheduled and on time.
• Attends required in-services.

Work Area and Working Conditions:

Well-lighted, ventilated areas (both common and private) all around Elim Park Health Center and Elim Park Park Place.

Entry Level Qualifications:

• High School graduate preferred.
• A minimum of one year housekeeping experience preferably in a health related facility.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to lift, push, and move equipment and supplies throughout the work day.

Equipment to be used:

Cleaning Supplies and equipment (vacuum cleaners, mops, etc.)