Housekeeper

Description

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Environmental Services Director, the Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning all facility areas and assisting in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment. This position may also assist in doing the Laundry.

Essential Functions:

• Perform daily cleaning functions as assigned
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, heating/cooling units, etc in rooms, common areas daily as instructed
• Clean wash, sanitize and/or polish bathroom fixtures
• Clean windows/mirrors in rooms, common areas, bathrooms and entrances/exits
• Clean floors to include sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, etc.
• Clean walls as needed
• Use proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions and ensure that appropriate supplies are maintained
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers, including any infectious waste into appropriate containers
• Clean and sanitize vacant rooms in preparation for future residents
• Collect resident clothing and linens, sort and launder, iron if needed, returning to resident rooms when complete
• Mend or repair clothing if possible
• Report any repairs needed to supervisor
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Long-term care or hospitality industry experience preferred
• Passion for helping others
• Excellent customer service skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Physical Requirements include ability to Lift up to 35 pounds, push and pull objects up to 35 pounds, ability to move consistently throughout the workday.