Housekeeper Contingent

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure assigned work areas are maintained in a clean safe comfortable sanitary and attractive manner. Ensure established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing environmental services procedures.
• Ensure adequate supplies are available and maintained in order to perform daily tasks. Ensure equipment and supplies are cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Report extinguished light bulbs exit lights overhead lights fluorescent lights room call lights malfunctions breakdowns etc. Change and install light bulbs as needed.
• Clean and polish the community including windows and mirrors walls and ceilings furnishings fixtures ledges room heating and cooling units and floors to include sweeping dusting damp/wet mopping.
• Floor care including stripping waxing buffing vacuuming shampooing deodorizing and disinfecting etc. daily.
• Complete deep thorough clean of entire room as needed including prior to admission or after discharge

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred