What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at The Orchard?
Job description
- Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Housekeeping experience in a commercial setting
- Ability to read and write English
- Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, state officials, and the general public.
- Must have compassion for and desire to work with elderly
- Must meet all state health requirements
- Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities under essential job functions
Essential Functions
- Adhere to daily tasks as well as unpredictable situations that require housekeeping
- Work in multiple locations across campus as needed
- Follow manufacturer directions for all cleaning agents and equipment
- Dust, Vacuum, and Mop on a daily basis
- Clean spills promptly and completely
- Respond promptly to unscheduled housekeeping needs
- Empty trash from resident apartments, office areas, and common areas
- Scrub areas that require heavy-duty attention when necessary
- Redo areas as necessary throughout the day to maintain continual cleanliness & sanitation
- Frequently check high traffic areas to insure cleanliness & sanitation
- Respond appropriately to residents requiring heavier & more frequent housekeeping
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all common areas of the facility
- Interact with residents and other staff members in a respectful manner
- The job description provides a framework for the job, other duties may be assigned as necessary
Physical/Sensory Requiremens (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)**
- Medium Work - Ability to exert 20-50 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 to lift, carry, push, pull, bend or otherwise move objects.
Job Type: Full-time