What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at The Cedars?
The Cedars is looking for a full-time housekeeper to join our team! The hours for this position are 7:30am - 4:00pm.
Position Overview:
The primary responsibility of the Housekeeper is to clean and dust resident rooms, bathrooms, and other assigned areas. The Housekeeper will use designated chemicals and cleaning solutions when necessary to prevent the transmission of infections. The Housekeeper will sweep, dust, mop and vacuum.
Essential Job Functions:
Keep assigned area neat, and clutter-free
- Clean and dust residents’ rooms, bathrooms, hallways, whirlpool, and other assigned areas.
- Empty trash cans and replaces liners
- Assist in cleaning tables and chairs in the dining area
Deep-Clean in assigned areas, using specified chemicals and cleaning solutions
- Wash furnishings, floors, and equipment with designated cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
- Scour and polish sinks, tubs, mirrors, and similar equipment on a daily basis
- Clean windows and walls at least once a month, and more often as necessary
- Turn mattresses as needed, requesting help when necessary
Sweep, mop, and vacuum in assigned areas on a daily basis
- Move furniture and other equipment at least once a week, requesting help as necessary
Uses housekeeping and floor care equipment appropriately
- Use dust cloths, vacuum cleaners, wet mops, dry mops and other floor care equipment
- Notice when repairs are needed and completes maintenance request form
Maintain work-area and supplies in an organized manner.
- Replace cleaning and paper supplies, and hand soaps, and other supplies as needed.
- Keep work area neat
Weekends and Holidays
- Will be scheduled to work some weekends and holidays
Other Duties
- Be cross-trained in various housekeeping departments
Qualifications and Experience:
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age
- Prefer prior experience in institutional cleaning
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
Salary : $15