What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper/Laundry position at Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community?
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Housekeeper/Laundry position maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in all facility areas. Ensures compliance with health, safety, and infection control standards. Manages supplies, laundry, and hazardous materials responsibly. Supports resident well-being through professional and courteous service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Maintain a sanitary and aesthetically clean environment, adhering to state codes, to include resident rooms, baths, office and public areas.
Follow the established formal training program, as scheduled for windows and mirrors, glass and solid doors, walls and metal finishes.
Sanitary maintenance of sinks and bathing facilities. Keep supplies to required levels. Such as toilet paper, paper towels, plastic bags, hand cleaning agents and disinfectant/cleaning agents for nursing use.
Laundry-follow proven methods maintaining infection control, appearance and usefulness of the item.
Laundry-follow methods of storage and distribution of clean laundry. Attention to quantity and quality of items distributed. Monitor resident laundry-name and appearance of item.
Follow universal precaution procedures, disposal of trash and bio-hazardous materials procedures. Maintain safety in work and living areas through proper maintenance of facility and adhering to safety standards for work and resident situations.
Secure and store properly all toxic/hazardous substances utilized in the work area. Be aware of and utilize proper procedure in disposal of all such substance.
Keep all utility and department storage rooms in good order.
Attend all required in-services, trainings and staff meetings. Adhere to attendance protocol and report to work on time as scheduled.
Maintain facility in good repair (work orders).
Project a professional appearance and a willing, positive and courteous expression in performing tasks. Cooperates with fellow workers, supervisors, residents, visitors, etc. in performing tasks.
Ensure compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education No Prior education required
Experience One (1) year Environmental Service experience required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Experience Two (2) years Environmental Service experience preferred.
Salary : $15 - $20