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Job Description
Housekeeper
Classified: Non-exempt Salary Grade/Level: Entry Level
Reports to: Hskpg Supervisor/Dir of E.S Date: August 2018
Job Description
Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping
Department in accordance with regulations governing our facility and as may be directed the
Housekeeping/Director of Environmental Services.
Essential Job Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
Clean/polish furnishings fixtures ledges room heating/cooling units resident
and recreational areas etc. as instructed.
Clean wash sanitize and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are
removed from fixtures.
Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms recreational areas bathrooms and
entrance/exit ways.
Clean floors to include sweeping dusting damp/wet mopping stripping waxing
buffing disinfecting etc.
Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing
such duties.
Clean carpets to include vacuuming shampooing deodorizing and disinfecting.
Clean walls and ceilings by washing wiping dusting spot cleaning disinfecting
deodorizing etc.
Remove dirt dust grease film etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting
solutions.
Clean hallways stairways and elevators.
Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
Clean vacant rooms as assigned.
Ensure that areas are clean and that equipment tools supplies etc. are properly stored
at all times.
Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers.
Berkshire Healthcare Systems Inc.
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Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Assure that the facility is maintained in a clean safe and comfortable manner.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility
Qualifications:
Must possess as a minimum a high school education
Must be able to read write speak and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions to follow instructions and to accept
constructive criticism.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel residents family members visitors
government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Maintain supplies equipment etc. and the appearance of housekeeping areas.
Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle
residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning
compounds liquids disinfecting solutions etc.
Must be able to relate information concerning a residents condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Work Environment:
Works in all areas of the facility. Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent
interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities.
Is involved with residents personnel visitors government agencies/personnel etc. under all conditions
and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents family members personnel
and visitors. Communicates with housekeeping personnel and other department personnel.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary as well as in other
positions as needed. Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather
evacuation post-disaster etc.). May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. Is subject to injury from falls burns
odors etc. throughout the workday and reactions from dust disinfectants tobacco smoke and other
air contaminants. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste diseases conditions etc. including TB and
the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous
chemicals.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Physical and Sensory Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is constantly required to communicate and listen.
This position requires standing walking twisting and bending. A listing of Physical & Sensory
Requirements is on page 4.
Signatures
This job description has been approved by all levels of management:
Manager:
HR
Employee signature below constitutes employees understanding of the requirements essential job
functions and duties of the position.
Employee: Date:
Employment Type
Full Time
