Housekeeping Staff - Weekend Shift

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 year of cleaning and laundry experience


• Experience using and maintaining general cleaning equipment


• Ability to carry out a daily cleaning schedule without close supervision


• Experience working with commercial laundry equipment


• Sensitive to issues of aging, needs of the dementia resident/participant, and elder population


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions


• Ability to work as a team player, promoting good relations with co-workers and residents/participants


• Ability to communicate clearly to resident and staff


• Ability to be flexible with work assignments, other departments and schedule changes


• Ability to work well with geriatric population


• Awareness of safety and security issues


• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and organizational skills


• Ability to do lifting of up to 75 lbs.


• Ability to perform repetitive functions such as reaching, folding garments, bedding, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General and cleaning of the building and operation of laundry facilities.


• Maintenance and safe operation of cleaning equipment, vacuum cleaners, carpet spotter, sweepers, washers, dryers, etc.


• Regularly clean or replace filter bags, lint filters, belts, etc.


• Recognize and report problems with equipment operation.


• Work closely with the Maintenance Assistant to carry out a vigorous cleaning schedule, and perform routine maintenance procedures.


• Maintain a high standard of safety, appearance and cleanliness at all times.


• Perform daily cleaning duties as well as unit turnovers (resident moves), function set up and other maintenance procedures as needed.


• Care will be taken to avoid washing “dry clean only” items.


• Attend educational programs as required.


• Communicate well with other staff to accomplish work.


• Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.


• Monitor supply inventories and report needs to the Maintenance Assistant and other duties as assigned


• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, cleaning of glass, dusting, policing of litter, general cleaning of all surfaces and fixtures


• Follow CDC guidelines as it relates to cleaning and sanitation throughout the day.


• Other duties as assigned.