Housekeeper

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 18 years old and have HS diploma/GED or significant related experience.
2. At least 3 to 6 months of Commercial/Hotel housekeeping experience.
3. Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and follow established procedures and a range of

verbal/written instructions with a high degree of accuracy. Must read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner.

1. Must demonstrate dependability and excellent communication and problem-solving skills, be honest, exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner and be regularly at work, on time, as scheduled.
2. Must have the ability to adapt to changing organizational needs, work flexible hours to meet the scheduling requirements.
3. Must be professional in actions, neat attire appropriate to the position, excellent customer service skills, and desire to work with and serve older adults.
4. Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and follow established procedures, be able to multi- task, be able to work independently and perform various duties without close supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Participates and/or facilitates neighborhood learning circles and activities.  Since "activity of life" is a search for meaning and purpose, honor each person's abilities, dignity, and self-worth by including their participation in the daily life of the neighborhood.

1. Performs Daily Housekeeping tasks:
1. follows the procedure for daily cleaning of resident rooms which include moving objects, wiping objects, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, moving the bed sanitizing all areas of the bathroom and emptying garbage
2. completes assigned additional daily household cleaning in resident rooms and public areas which could include sanitizing public restrooms, cleaning light fixtures, mop boards, windowsills, spot cleans walls and spot clean windows
2. Handles chemicals safely following exact directions and using suggested protective protection
3. Completes work orders as needed
4. Keeps personal housekeeping cart clean and follows policy as to items stored in and on the cart. 
5. Keeps personal housekeeping cart locked at all times

1. Assures that all resident/client rights are maintained at all times. Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately, according to Saint John's policy.
2. Maintains confidentiality of all department and organizational information.
3. Knows and follows existing lines of communication and authority.
4. Works tactfully and cooperatively with residents, clients, families, visitors, and staff throughout the organization.
5. Attends in-services, meetings, seminars as required and changes schedule or works overtime to meet the needs of the residents.

Person Centered Care/Professional Integrity and Responsibility

1. Employees act with honesty and openness in all their dealings as representatives of the organization and are expected to support a working environment that values respect, fairness, inclusiveness, and integrity. Our employees promote responsibility in the workplace by recognizing and respecting the boundaries of people with whom we work and serve.
2. Employees support practices and principles of the person-first philosophy that gives residents the power of choice. Employees are considered part of the community and are expected to perform duties within the principles and practices that guide care and services through knowing and honoring the person before the task.  e., fostering relationships between residents, family and staff; Each person is to be known as an individual who can and does make a difference; We nurture the spirit as well as the mind and body; We promote growth and development for all; and we create an environment that meets the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and occupational needs of individuals and the community.