What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Aide position at Bethany Village Horseheads, NY?
Description
Position Overview:
General cleaning and upkeep of Manor and/or Courtyards facilities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Education required:
Some lifting required (~25lbs,@ 5% of time). ~10lbs, @5% of time. <5lbs, throughout the dayConstant walking, hearing, seeing, lifting, reaching, bending, talking, and maintenance of an appropriate working speed are required for this position.
Personal Protective Equipment & Uniform Requirements
Position Overview:
General cleaning and upkeep of Manor and/or Courtyards facilities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Daily and weekly general cleaning of facility.
- Dust all tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, lamps/light fixtures, wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, and blinds.
- Daily cleaning of resident’s rooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Daily cleaning of laundry rooms: cleans inside and outside of washers/dryers & empties lint traps, daily washing of mops and rags.
- Monthly cleaning of screens & windows inside and out in common areas, cleaning as needed in resident’s rooms.
- Cleaning floors and carpets, mopping and vacuuming as needed, carpet extraction and stain removal, following proper floor care procedures.
- Reports to Environmental Services Coordinator if supplies are low.
- Informs the Environmental Services Coordinator immediately of any malfunction of equipment or any hazardous condition.
- Adheres to all established safety regulations; demonstrates safe and proper techniques for chemical/cleaning solution use, stocking housekeeping carts, and equipment usage.
- Assist Laundry Department as needed.
- Responsible for adherence to cleaning schedules.
- Checks sofas, tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, lamps/light fixtures, wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, and blinds.
- Keep housekeeping cart & equipment clean; set-up for following usage.
- Trash removal.
- Attend all required meetings, in-services, or special trainings.
- All others as assigned by supervisor.
Education required:
- High school diploma/ GED required for this position.
- Ability to read and write is required.
- We could expect it to take around one month of on the job experience to satisfactorily perform this job.
- Some specialized training in chemical handling may also be required.
- Exposure to the following may be present in this position:
- Blood-borne pathogens
- Infectious body fluids/waste
- Disinfectants and cleaners.
- MSDS sheets are available for all chemicals used.
- Vacuum cleaner, extractor.
- Ladders (if over age 18).
- Weekends & holidays may be required as needed.
- Work conditions for this position may include the following: Inside, humid, dusty, dirty, odors, adequate lighting/ventilation, working with/around others, and working alone.
- Gloves: To be worn when working with chemicals and potentially dangerous substances (blood ,waste, etc)
- Safety Glasses: Worn when using substances that could potentially injure eyes.
- Shoes: Comfortable, no open toe
- Must be able to communicate with residents, staff, and the families of residents.
- Task centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.
- Bethany Village photo I.D.