Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Title: Housekeeper

Department: Environmental Services

Supervised By: Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor

General Description
Under the direction of the Housekeeping / Laundry Supervisor, the Housekeeper is
responsible for cleaning resident rooms and other interior and exterior Facility areas and
assisting in maintaining a clean and attractive environment for the residents.

Essential Duties
1. Cleans and straightens (including vacuuming, wiping, moping, polishing, etc.)
rooms, offices, and common areas; polishes and removes items; checks that
resident rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner.
2. Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet Facility
needs.
3. Cleans and sanitizes areas of responsibility according to Facility policy and
procedure.
4. Moves and arranges resident's furniture and equipment as directed by the
supervisor.
5. Cleans resident dining areas at the completion of meal service and adheres to
weekly cleaning schedule of the dining area.
6. Cleans and sanitizes resident bathrooms and common bath areas.
7. Cleans and maintains windows and walls in resident rooms and common areas.
8. Complies with weekly departmental cleaning schedule.
9. Adheres to all cleaning chemical hazards as indicated on supplies.
10. Demonstrates ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e. fire extinguisher).
11. Demonstrates ability to identify / respond appropriately to potential behavioral
outbursts.
12. Complies with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) guidelines for chemical use.
13. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a
positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.
14. Performs Laundry Aide duties as needed.

Standard Requirements
1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.
2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for
the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices,
established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or
correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
4. Adheres to:
a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations
data.
b. HIPAA regulations
c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory
requirements.
d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment
free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.
e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing job
functions
5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:
a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes
job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate
judgment.
b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional
situations.
c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents
regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and
guests.
e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,
uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work
duties as assigned.
f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a
positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged
violations of residents' rights to Supervisor or Executive Director.
7. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational
opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties
Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but
which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs
other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education/Training: A High School diploma or equivalent preferred or sufficient
knowledge and education to perform job functions.