Housekeeper
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Job Description
HOUSEKEEPER POSITION SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the housekeeping staff is to maintain a clean safe and comfortable environment in all areas of the community including but not limited to residents rooms public restrooms offices and common areas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Performs the day-to-day housekeeping functions in accordance with established housekeeping procedures and as assigned by supervision.
- Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies. Reports all hazardous equipment or conditions to management.
- Cleans floors to include sweeping dusting damp/wet mopping stripping waxing buffing and disinfecting.
- Cleans carpets to include vacuuming shampooing deodorizing and disinfecting.
- Cleans resident rooms (includes vacuum mop dust disinfect and sanitize bathrooms washing mirrors and pictures).
- Daily collect all trash from rooms offices lounges and bathrooms.
- Cleans walls windows and baseboards by washing wiping dusting spot cleaning disinfecting deodorizing etc. Keep all windows cabinets doors mirrors smudge free and clean.
- Assists setting up dining room activity and living rooms as necessary.
- Reports any needed repairs to maintenance director; fill out work order form and put in appropriate location.
- Keeps all housekeeping equipment storage areas janitor closets and housekeeping cart clean and uncluttered.
- Responds to resident needs as they ask you to.
- Laundering of facility linens as much as needed.
- Keeps the director informed of all supply needs.
- Reports all accidents/incidents to the director no matter how minor they may be.
- Ensures that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
- Turn in all articles found to the director.
- Report for duty in approved uniform/appropriate dress.
- Maintains the confidentiality of resident information and honors the residents personal property rights.
- Must be able to work independently have flexibility personal integrity and be willing to incorporate new and creative methods into existing procedures.
- Understand and follow compliance with safety and infection control policies and procedures to include the practice of regular and thorough handwashing. Adherence to established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
- Ensures confidentiality of all residents.
- Demonstrates good judgment strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or team members as needed.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- When arriving at work turn on all inside lights and lamps in all public areas including the dining areas and all common rooms.
- Clean all air vents throughout the building regularly.
- Clean all public bathrooms and keep supplied with necessary supplies.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a manner consistent with Remember Me Senior Care culture and values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirements and Experience:
- One (1) year experience preferred
Certifications Licenses and other Special Requirements:
- Not Applicable
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Language Ability:
- Possess the ability to deal tactfully with team members residents and family members.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management team members and outside contacts.
- Must possess acceptable written and verbal communication skills utilizing the English language.
Cognitive Demands:
- Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must be caring and compassionate in dealing with the residents as well as team members.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill disabled elderly emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the community.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
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Working Conditions
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Standing
x
Requires interaction with co-workers residents or vendors
x
Walking
xx
Sitting
Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
x
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
x
On-Call on an as needed basis
Reach with hands and arms
x
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
x
Climb or balance
x
Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
x
Potential injury from transferring repositioning or lifting residents
Talk or hear
x
Taste or smell
x
Exposure to latex
x
Ability to lift:
Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
x
Up to 5 pounds
Possible exposure to various drugs chemical infectious or biological hazards
x
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Subject to injury from falls burns odors or cuts from equipment
x
Up to 50 pounds
x
Up to 100 pounds
Requires travel:
More than 100 pounds
Occasionally
Vision
x
Frequently
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand bend talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to touch handle and feel and required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. may have some exposure to small resident pets.
Employment Type
Full-Time
