What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper/Laundry Aide position at Fairview Commons?
The primary purpose of this position is to perform the day-to-day
activities of the Housekeeping and Laundry Department in accordance with
regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed the
Housekeeping/laundry supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
Perform The Essential Functions. - Perform Day-to-day Housekeeping
functions as assigned. - Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily
work assignments. - Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room
heating/cooling units, etc., in resident and recreational areas, etc.,
as instructed. - Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures.
Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures. - Clean
windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and
entrance/exit ways. Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet
mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. - Ensure that
appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing
such duties. - Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing,
deodorizing, and disinfecting. - Clean walls and ceilings by washing,
wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. - Remove
dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper
cleaning/disinfecting solutions. - Clean hallways, stairways, and
elevators. - Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash
receptacle with plastic liner. - Clean vacant rooms as assigned. -
Ensure that areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc.,
are properly stored at all times. - Discard infectious waste into
appropriate containers. - Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are
followed as closely as practical. - Assure that the facility is
maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. QUALIFICATIONS: -
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education - Must be able to
read, write, speak, and understand the English language. - Must possess
the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and
to accept constructive criticism. - Must possess the ability to deal
tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,
government agencies/personnel, and the general public. - Maintain
supplies, equipment, etc., and the appearance of housekeeping areas. -
Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be
willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which
they are currently functioning. - Must be able to follow written and
oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids,
disinfecting solutions, etc. - Must be able to relate information
concerning a resident\'s condition. - Must not pose a direct threat to
the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. [For more
information and to apply for open positions at Fairview Commons, please
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activities of the Housekeeping and Laundry Department in accordance with
regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed the
Housekeeping/laundry supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
Perform The Essential Functions. - Perform Day-to-day Housekeeping
functions as assigned. - Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily
work assignments. - Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room
heating/cooling units, etc., in resident and recreational areas, etc.,
as instructed. - Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures.
Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures. - Clean
windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and
entrance/exit ways. Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet
mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. - Ensure that
appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing
such duties. - Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing,
deodorizing, and disinfecting. - Clean walls and ceilings by washing,
wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. - Remove
dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper
cleaning/disinfecting solutions. - Clean hallways, stairways, and
elevators. - Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash
receptacle with plastic liner. - Clean vacant rooms as assigned. -
Ensure that areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc.,
are properly stored at all times. - Discard infectious waste into
appropriate containers. - Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are
followed as closely as practical. - Assure that the facility is
maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. QUALIFICATIONS: -
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education - Must be able to
read, write, speak, and understand the English language. - Must possess
the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and
to accept constructive criticism. - Must possess the ability to deal
tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,
government agencies/personnel, and the general public. - Maintain
supplies, equipment, etc., and the appearance of housekeeping areas. -
Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be
willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which
they are currently functioning. - Must be able to follow written and
oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids,
disinfecting solutions, etc. - Must be able to relate information
concerning a resident\'s condition. - Must not pose a direct threat to
the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. [For more
information and to apply for open positions at Fairview Commons, please
click
here.](https://recruiting.ultipro.com/BER1002BHCS/JobBoard/505632b5-b7d9-40d7-a51d-8533ea5db466/?q=&o=postedDateDesc){target="blank"
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