Housekeeping-Part Time

PURPOSE: Perform daily work activities of the Housekeeping to assure that the Senior Suites is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner; assure that an adequate supply of clean linen is available to the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a general knowledge of housekeeping/laundry duties such as the proper use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals.
• Must be able to plan a work routine and complete assignment in an allotted time and be conscientious. Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
• Laundry duties may require the employee to stand for long periods of time.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Some housekeeping/laundry experience is preferred. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Sort, count, wash, weigh, fold, mark, carry and deliver linens and clothing.
• Move small furniture, take down/hang cubicle curtains, and roll small carpets.
• Clean rooms, dining rooms, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, and offices.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, and scrub floor surfaces; wax and polish floors using mechanical equipment.
• Clean rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture by vacuum, bonnet, or extraction cleaning methods.
• Dust furniture and wash walls, ceiling, and woodwork; wash windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empty and wash waste baskets, and transport trash/waste to appropriate disposal areas. Scrub sinks, tubs, shower stalls and toilets; replenish bathroom supplies.
• Assure that assigned work areas are routinely maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner, and that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Maintain a spirit of cooperation with co-workers and supervisors, residents and their families, and other department directors/managers to provide continuity of services to residents in a friendly, homelike environment.
• Maintain open communication with the Director of Environmental Services to assure all residents having special needs, or in need of assessment, are identified in a timely manner.
• Report all hazardous conditions, hazardous equipment, and accidents/incidents to the Director, of Environmental Services, no matter how minor they may be.
• All employees must be trained on how to use the TELS system to communicate issues.
• Assure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping/laundry procedures.
• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
• Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
• Keep work areas free of hazardous objects, such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assure that all housekeeping and laundry equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary, or as directed. Assure that adequate supplies of laundry/linen supplies are maintained properly to meet the daily needs of the residents. Honor and respect all residents’ personal and property rights.
• Complete each task with a customer service mindset.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12