Laundry Aide

Majestic Memory Care

To maintain a clean, healthy environment for our residents, visitors, and staff that promotes good mental and physical health in pleasant surroundings free of litter and debris. Housekeepers are responsible for maintaining resident's suites and common areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.) Perform general cleaning assignments in apartments, hallways, and common areas.

2.) Participate in Monthly, Quarterly and annual cleaning schedules including vacuuming, changing bed linens, cleaning floor and countertops, dusting, cleaning bathrooms and removing trash

3.) Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, and trim.

4.) Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and locker rooms and other work areas.

5.) Sweep and scrub bathroom floors.

6.) Washes walls, windows, door panels, and sills.

7.) Transports trash and waste to disposal area.

8.) Scours, polishes, and scrubs showers, sinks, mirrors, and other fixtures.

9.) Prepares apartments for move-ins and discharges as assigned.

10.) Utilizes cleaning chemicals properly and safely in accordance with department guidelines

11.) Informs supervisor of any pertinent resident issues or concerns.

12.) Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Bathroom Cleaning:

· Remove dirty towels; replace with clean towels.

· Clean the toilet (including the outside of the tank and the bowl) and spray disinfectant into the bowl.

· Clean the shower, including the shower walls and floor.

· Clean the shower curtain or door (if needed) and shower fixtures.

· Clean the mirror, sink and counter, polish fixtures.

Furniture and Fixture Cleaning:

· Dust the tops, sides and front of furniture.

· Wipe windowsills and air conditioning units.

· Clean any mirrors or glass in the suite (excluding windows).

Kitchen Cleaning:

· Clean the sink, countertop, microwave and/or stove (as applicable).

· Wipe the top and door of the refrigerator.

· Check the refrigerator for old/outdated foods. Discard, with the resident’s permission.

Changing the Bed:

· Remove all linen from the bed and remake the bed with clean linens.

· Remove the dirty linens.

Floors / Carpeted Areas:

· Change the vacuum bag if needed.

· Vacuum the living room, bedroom(s), kitchen area and bathroom

· Mop the kitchen and bathroom (NEVER use the kitchen mop in resident suites).

· Spot clean any soiled areas on carpet (complete a Maintenance Request form if the carpet is excessively soiled and may need to be extracted).

Other:

· Remove the resident’s laundry from the hamper or basket and place it with the towels and linens for delivery to the laundry room.

· Empty all wastebaskets and remove other trash as needed/desired by the resident.

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of The Residences.

2) Follows fire and disaster procedures during a drill and actual occurrence.

3) Interacts with residents or residents’ representatives and direct them to appropriate individuals.

4) Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

5) Keeps confidential all data, including resident, employee and operations data.

6) Follows all policies to include attendance must be on time and able to work, uniform and dress code to include nonskid/ non slip footwear, back belt & personal hygiene.

7) Jewelry should be restricted to simple rings, small earrings, and a wristwatch.

8) Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

9) Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.

10) Attends periodic staff meetings and in-service trainings.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or a minimum of three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Must be able to communicate verbally, and is able to read, write and understand English & Spanish.

Have excellent interpersonal skills, good planning and organizational abilities.

Have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rule and procedure manuals.

Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Must enjoy working with the elderly population.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear.

· Must be able to stoop, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.

· Able to stand for prolonged periods of time, up to 8 hours per day.

· Must be able to push and pull up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

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

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Resident's rights: 1 year (Required)
• Cleaning: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person