Housekeeping

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be able to read, write and understand English.

· Must be in good mental and physical condition.

· Must be able to work productively with other department heads and personnel.

· Must enjoy working with geriatric residents.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position must provide clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the residents, employees, and public. The housekeeper promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors.

Duties:

• Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.
• Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
• Requires working in damp, dusty and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.
• Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
• Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
• Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, etc.
• Empty trash containers daily.
• Wet mop floors in all residents’ rooms and bathrooms daily. Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily.
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily.
• Check all vacant rooms daily to keep fresh.
• Clean all air vents.
• Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.)
• Wash windows as scheduled.
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
• Other tasks or duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a climate controlled and well-lighted environment with a smoke-free policy. Works throughout the building daily. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in hand washing practices and Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipat

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15