Description

Housekeeper Job Description

Job Title: Housekeeper

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

As the Housekeeper, reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, you will provide non-direct care to the residents by providing general housekeeping duties in resident units, public areas and support areas as assigned while meeting/exceeding the Company’s quality standards. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Performs routine and periodic deep cleaning to all assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to cleaning schedule.
• Sweeps, mops and vacuums all assigned areas including, but not limited to resident apartments, restrooms, utility rooms, common areas, nursing station, medication room (under nursing supervision) and dining room and kitchen areas as requested.
• Cleans countertops in restrooms and kitchen areas of resident apartments. Defrosts refrigerators in resident apartments on a regular basis.
• Dusts all furniture, baseboards, window blinds and around entryway.
• Removes bed linens (excluding bedspreads, quilts, etc.), launders, and replaces with fresh linens. Bed linens, towels and other bath linens should be washed, dried, folded and returned to the resident’s unit.  
• Removes and disposes of all waste and trash according to proper sanitation requirements. 
• Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects, and malfunctioning or potential hazards for repair by completing a work order.
• Uses and stores cleaning equipment and supplies effectively, efficiently, and safely. Assists with bio-hazard clean-up as directed by Director of Nursing.
• Practices daily universal precautions and other posted special precautions in resident environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure resident rights are maintained at all times, reporting suspected deviations to management immediately
• Completes accident and incident reports, and monthly infection control logs according to facility policy.
• Informs the Director of Nursing, or other appropriate staff regarding changes in resident physical, emotional or behavioral status.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Skills/Experience

• Collaborative team player able to establish effective working relationships with team members.
• Demonstrated experience in promoting a high level of customer service and hospitality towards and among all residents, associates, and visitors 
• Possess sound organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and with a strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated to accomplish goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
• Described as dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Possess an appreciation of seniors and an understanding of the aging process. 

Travel

Travel is not required.

Physical Demands 

To excel in this role, it is crucial for the employee to be prepared for the possibility of working with residents who may exhibit disruptive behaviors, including verbal or physical contact issues. The physical demands outlined below are indicative of those essential for job performance, and reasonable accommodations can be arranged to facilitate individuals with disabilities in carrying out these vital functions. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will routinely engage in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, using hands to handle and feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. Additionally, there may be occasional requirements for crouching and lifting items weighing up to 50lbs. The employee's specific vision abilities should encompass the capacity to see both near and far distances.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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