What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper/Laundry Aide-Part Time position at Viva Senior Living at Chesapeake?
POSITION TITLE: HOUSEKEEPER
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
REPORTS TO: Environmental Services Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
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The essential functions of the job for the Housekeeper/Laundry Aide, requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:
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Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
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Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
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Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
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In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
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Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
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Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
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Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
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Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Complete assigned work tasks to maintain the community’s clean, safe, and orderly condition while providing a pleasant environment for residents, as directed by the supervisor, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
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Daily dusting and waxing of furniture in each assigned room
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Daily vacuuming of assigned areas
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Daily cleaning of bathrooms in assigned rooms, including sink, tub, and toilet
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Change the supply of paper goods in each resident’s bathroom and replenish toilet tissue, facial tissue, and soap when needed
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Empty wastebaskets in assigned rooms each day
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Observe condition of rooms and report anything in need of repair to maintenance (light bulbs, etc.)
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Check for food in rooms not in sealed containers and dispose of if necessary
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Check for unsecured throw rugs and extension cords
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Housekeepers will be responsible for the cleanliness of all resident rooms
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Responsible for sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, buffing, general cleaning, window cleaning, floor care, furniture cleaning, and maintaining all public areas
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Daily cleaning of public bathrooms and emptying of trash receptacles
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Performs other duties as requested
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Gather dirty sheets, towels and personal clothes
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Daily laundry of residents' clothes; washing, folding and returning clothes to the correct resident
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sorting linens, towels, clothing and other laundry items by color, size and material
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Creating laundry tags with identifiable resident information
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Operate commercial washing machines and dryers
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Fold clean clothes and linens neatly. Deliver them back to the resident rooms or storage closet.
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Clean lint traps, washing tubs and machines daily. Keep the work area clean, safe and free of clutter
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Manage laundry supplies and report to supervisor when laundry supplies are needed to be replenished
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Report broken equipment to the supervisor
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annual health REQUIREMENTS:
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Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
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Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations.
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physical and sensory requirements:(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)