Housekeeper

About the Role

Performs housekeeping duties of a routine nature and project type in assigned areas of Masonicare at Greenridge Place following instructions and clearly prescribed standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions as to area and specific work assignment; assemble necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for transporting to the designated area.
• Routine duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Cleaning of common areas and resident’s homes
  • Dusting of furnishings, woodwork, sills, doors, etc.
  • Washing of walls and windows
  • Dry mopping and wet mopping of floors
  • Vacuuming of floors and carpets
• Duties may require use of stepladders and the operation of mechanical vacuums.
• Detect and report defective equipment, faulty operations, or questionable matters to proper supervision.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain surveillance of housekeeping cart when in resident access areas due to potentially dangerous cleaning fluids.
• Follow prescribed and standard safety and infection control procedures.
• Interact with adult and older residents in a respectful and reassuring manner to resolve complaints and/or concerns.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with adult and older adult residents/patients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities, and physical condition.
• Interact with staff in a positive and effective manner, performing duties as part of a team.
• Attend departmental meetings and appropriate in-service education programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.