General Information:
Job title: Housekeeper/Dietary Aide
Schedules Available: Part-time 2 24 hours per pay period; shifts/hours vary
Weekend rotation: every 3rd weekend
Holiday rotation: Holiday rotation required - double pay for worked holidays
Position Summary:
The Housekeeper/Dietary Associate - Terrace Heights position performs housekeeping and dietary duties at Terrace Heights Retirement Community.
Position Responsibilities:
- Cleans apartment-follows cleaning schedule as outlines; daily duties can include vacuuming floors emptying wastebaskets changing linen and making bed and dusting furniture and cleaning bathrooms and kitchens. Cleans at tenant request.
- Cleans bathroom-daily duties include mopping the floor scrubbing the toilet tub basin and counter; replacing towels soap and toilet paper.
- Cleans kitchen-daily duties include cleaning counter top checking and cleaning refrigerator and microwave if required.
- Performs assigned tasks including vacuuming mopping dusting washing surfaces like counters emptying trash and other duties as necessary to assist in cleaning lobby hallsaviary and common areas.
- Housekeeping duties as follows; collecting soiled laundry sorting laundry washing/extracting and routine finishing tasks (folding spreading ironing stacking etc.).
- Orients and instructs new workers. Trains new workers in the use of supplies by demonstrating use and explaining operating techniques in order to improve production and maintain work flow
- Inspects clothing articles for cleanliness. Routes those not meeting standards for rewashing.
- Washes dishes glassware flatware and pots/pans using dishwasher or by hand and places clean dishes in storage areas.
- Stock supplies such as food dishes and utensils in serving stations cupboards and refrigerators.
- Sort and remove trash placing it in designated pickup areas.
- Assist in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking or serving as needed.
- Picks up meals at hospital using private vehicle and transport to Terrace Heights building.
- Keep accurate records.
- Reports supply and equipment needs to supervisor for replenishing. Maintains equipment used in performing duties. Reports wear and defects furnishing structure and equipment to supervisor.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Six months of related work experience preferred.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
- Valid drivers license and personal vehicle.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read and follow instructions.
- Willingness to weekends and holidays as assigned.
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication skills.