What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Edgewood Estates?
Job Summary
The purpose of this job is cleaning and servicing of building area as required.
Qualifications
- Willingness and ability to follow simple directions.
- Previous experience or on-the-job training.
- Willingness to perform routine, repetitive duties.
- Warmth and consideration for residents.
- Some judgment and initiative in carrying out duties in an orderly fashion.
- Knowledge of common housekeeping equipment.
- Aware of standard procedures in cleaning and maintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Cleans and mops
- Dusts
- Attends to trash, sharp containers, dirty linens, etc. Keeping Universal Precautions in mind / use at all times.
- Scours and polishes bath and toilet room areas
- Performs a variety of related duties
- Assists with laundry of residents’ personal items
- Keeps the residents environment clean at all times
- Frequent lifting and / or carrying heavy objects; stooping, kneeling or crawling with moderate effort; climbing of ladders and stairs, reaching, handling is required often with moderate effort; pushing and pulling for long periods.
- Exposure to dirt, dust, hazardous substances and equipment does exist; they occur until area is cleaned.
- Willingness to perform routine, repetitive duties.