Homestead Housekeeper

Position Summary

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff at The Homestead. This position supports quality resident care and customer service by ensuring resident apartments, common areas, laundry services, and facility spaces are maintained according to cleanliness, infection prevention, and safety standards. The Housekeeper performs routine and deep cleaning duties, assists with laundry operations, and promotes a positive living environment through professionalism, teamwork, and attention to detail. This role contributes to the overall comfort, dignity, and satisfaction of residents while supporting hospital and regulatory compliance standards.

Title: Homestead Housekeeper Job Code: 3144

Status: Full Time Department: Homestead

Location: Share Medical Center Supervisor: Homestead Director

Required Skills

• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability and productivity.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Maintain attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Communicate effectively with residents, resident family and staff in a professional manner

Qualifications

• Some high school coursework required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping or laundry experience preferred, preferably in a hospitality setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments, guest apartments, common areas, bathrooms, hallways, offices, stairways, and public spaces according to established standards.
• Prepare guest apartments and replenish supplies including soap, tissue, and toilet paper
• Sweep, mop, strip, buff, wax, and polish floors using manual and mechanical cleaning equipment.

• Perform deep cleaning of apartments and rooms following resident move-outs.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, vents, windows, walls, woodwork, and equipment to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Operate housekeeping equipment including vacuums, floor scrubbers, polishers, and carpet cleaning machines safely and effectively.
• Shampoo carpets and upholstered furniture as assigned.
• Remove trash, soiled linens, and waste materials and dispose of them according to facility procedures.
• Move furniture and equipment as necessary to complete cleaning assignments safely.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, fixtures, mirrors, doors, and high-touch surfaces using approved cleaning products and infection prevention practices.
• Perform laundry duties including washing, drying, folding, sorting, and transporting linens and personal laundry items.
• Maintain inventory of housekeeping and laundry supplies and report supply needs to administration.
• Ensure hazardous and flammable cleaning products are properly labeled, stored, and handled according to safety standards and MSDS requirements.
• Follow universal precautions, OSHA regulations, infection prevention protocols, fire safety procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, unsafe conditions, and safety hazards promptly.
• Demonstrate positive interactions with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and coworkers to promote excellent customer service.
• Support teamwork and collaborate with all departments to promote quality resident care and facility operations.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to facility dress code standards.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, continuing education, and department training.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area compliant with infection control standards
• Adhere to all Share Medical Center/Homestead policy and procedure, available for duty in the event of a disaster, completes all required educational training and performs other job duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally, with assistance if needed.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, and reaching while performing tasks.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate tools, equipment, and documentation.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to cleaning agents, temperature changes, and facility noise.
• Ability to move quickly and safely throughout the facility to respond to operational needs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with ADA requirements

Potential Hazards

• Exposure to hospital-related hazards including blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, electric shock, and chemicals. Employees must adhere to all Homestead safety protocols and OSHA guidelines.