What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at The Williamsport Home?
The Williamsport Home is seeking per diem housekeepers to assist in our Independent Living apartments.
This is a great opportunity for someone who would like a little extra income without the commitment of a full-time job and schedule!
*Pay rates on this posting apply to Per Diem positions ONLY*
Position Summary:
Maintains apartment building in a clean and orderly condition under the supervision of the Apartment Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Cleans all public areas of the building on a regular basis including:
- Windows
- Hallways
- Lobbies
- Foyers
- Lounges
- Restrooms
- Corridors
- Elevators
- Stairways and stairs
- All building entranceways
- Wet mopping of compactor rooms as needed
- Spot cleaning of spills, etc. as needed
- Vacuums dining room after lunch and before/after any functions held in the dining room.
- Dust mops, wet mops and spot clean floors using mops, scrub brushes, cloths, solvents, and occasionally power cleaning equipment.
- Clean and prepare empty apartments for new resident. This includes:
- Windows
- Drapery/window treatment
- Kitchen cupboards inside and out
- Appliances
- Bathroom fixtures and fittings
- Balconies
- Patios
- Closets
- Lighting fixtures
- Shampooing/cleaning flooring, walls, tiles when required
- Collect and empty waste cans from work and public areas into large receptacle
- Launders rags, mops, aprons, curtains in public areas or arranges for cleaning of latter.
- Requisitions cleaning supplies or other items as directed.
- Arranges cleaning of resident’s draperies between occupancies; reports any damage to them.
- Helps serve midday meal.
- Sorts and delivers mail to residents’ mailboxes.
- Recognizes and reports changes in behavior and condition of resident to Apartment Manager.
- Maintains record of areas cleaned.
- Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices.
Other Responsibilities
1. Performs other work related duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
Frequent standing, walking, carrying, forward, lateral and low reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, hand, arm, and finger use. Occasional carrying (10 pounds), squatting and overhead reaching. Rare to infrequent climbing, crawling or stepping downward. Push/pull 90-130 pounds wheeled weight. Lift 40 pounds (mop, bucket)
Environmental Conditions:
- Frequent wet floors.
- Body fluid exposure—universal precautions.
- Occasional dust, fumes, noise.
- Hard floor surfaces.
NOTE: In maintaining compliance with the Americans with disabilities Act (ADA), this job description may be modified or enhanced as needed.
Efforts have been made to develop a complete job description; however, please be aware that the duties and requirements listed herein are not the only duties, which you may be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from being assigned to you if the work is similar, related, is a logical assignment to the position, or is necessary in an emergency situation.
Qualifications:Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
1. The ability to understand and follow directions as given.
2. The ability to work with minimal supervision.
3. The ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Salary : $19 - $21