Housekeeper - FT - 1st Shift (50284)

Our housekeeping team is responsible for cleaning assigned areas, furnishings, fixtures, and floors within our community.

Why You’ll Love Being a Blakeford Team Member:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, vision insurance and other benefits
• Company-paid life and short-term disability
• On-site team member gym
• Paid time off with cashout option
• 403(b) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Award-winning team member appreciation events
• and so much more!

Be a part of Blakeford—where you belong.

Essential Functions:

• Receives assignments from supervisor.
• Follows established cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) as outlined for the housekeeping department.
• Thoroughly cleans assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures.
• Cleans floors with dry mop, wet mops, sweeps, waxes, scrubs, disinfects where and when necessary. 
• Performs emergency housekeeping where necessary.
• Cleans moveable and stationary furnishing and fixtures. 
• Dusts, spot cleans, or washes, disinfects when necessary, polishes where required, changes, washes, dries linens and remakes beds.  This includes the cleaning of ledges, shelves, vents, etc. 
• Empties and cleans ashtrays. 
• Empties, cleans and relines waste baskets. 
• Straightens or rearranges furniture as directed. 
• Inspects furnishings for wear and defects and reports to supervisor.
• Cleans carpeting: vacuuming, shampoos, as directed.
• Cleans bathrooms (resident, private, public): Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, and walls, as directed.  Washes windows and mirrors.  Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Cleans walls, windows, door and ceilings: Spot cleans between washing, disinfects when necessary.  Walls, ceilings and ceiling fixtures are cleaned as scheduled.
• Cleans all horizontal surfaces daily or as required, removing dust, dirt or greasy film, using disinfectants when necessary.
• Performs cleaning duties according to established procedures in resident rooms when resident has been discharged, or transferred and prepares room for new occupant.
• Interacts with co-workers, physicians, residents and all other customers in a manner which encourages harmonious working relationships, enhances the image and reputation of the facility and promotes positive customer relations.
• Supports the facility’s mission statement by dependability in attendance, punctuality, maintaining confidentiality, the timely completion of assignments, and attention to principles of professional ethics and quality service.
• Has a commitment to professional and personal growth through development of skills and knowledge, as well as improvement in the facility’s performance.
• Ensures the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all residents is maintained.
• All other duties as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Schedule: 7:00 am  -3:30 pm

Education and Experience Required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Blakeford at Green Hills  is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.