What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Hamilton Center, Inc.?
Position Summary
All housekeepers are responsible for the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. Must use chemicals safely and properly and work independently after direction from supervisor. The hours for this position are from 2:00 pm.- 10:30 pm. This position will work a couple of months of weekends per year on a rotating basis and occasional holidays.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All housekeepers are responsible for the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. Must use chemicals safely and properly and work independently after direction from supervisor. The hours for this position are from 2:00 pm.- 10:30 pm. This position will work a couple of months of weekends per year on a rotating basis and occasional holidays.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Clean assigned area, including any of the following tasks: cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms and kitchens; dusting furniture, fixtures, and equipment; general floor care (e.g., vacuum, sweep, mop), clean windows.
- Keep assigned bathroom, inpatient areas, kitchen, canteen, or similar areas stocked with appropriate paper supplies and soap.
- Deodorize and disinfect assigned areas.
- Replace light bulbs and make minor replacement and/or repairs as needed or assigned.
- Attend staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
- Participate in training activities as assigned or approved.
- Maintain supplies, machines, and equipment in clean, safe, orderly condition.
- Inform supervisor or designees of supply needs or shortages.
- Inform supervisor of facility repair and maintenance needs observed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic knowledge and skills in housekeeping and house cleaning methods, cleaning supplies, simple household repair or upkeep methods.
- Oral or written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel in work capacity.
- Prefer experience with floor care equipment, i.e., shampooer, buffers, extractors.
- Maintain a valid drivers license in accordance with HCI motor vehicle policy