What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping position at Southwest LTC?
Housekeeping staff will clean and service rooms, baths, lavatories, offices, and facility common areas. Staff will clean window sills, empty trash baskets, dust, polish, sweep, mop, and arrange furniture in a organized fashion to keep the facility in a clean and orderly manner. Housekeeping Staff will wash, dry, fold, and dispense linens and resident's clothing. Staff will ensure that clean linen is returned to the linen storage area as quickly as possible, and that clean resident's clothing are promptly returned to the appropriate owner. Staff will maintain laundry equipment in a clean manner, remove lint from dryer, and ensure tumblers are clean and appropriate. Staff will ensure that processed linens and clothing are clean, wrinkle-free, and appropriate for resident use prior to placing in service.
Qualifications:- Previous experience in environmental services preferable but not essential.
- Worker receives on-the-job training with supervision.
- Must have some knowledge in the use of cleaning devices such as brooms, mops, buffers and other cleaning equipment.
- Has an interest in learning, ability to cooperate, and willingness to work under supervision.
- Must work as scheduled each week, working weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.