Housekeeper

Routine Duties

• cleaning of common areas and resident’s homes
• dusting of furnishings, woodwork, sills, doors, etc.
• washing of walls and windows
• wet and dry mopping of floors
• vacuuming of floors and carpets
• stripping and remaking of unoccupied beds

Supervision and Reporting

• 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

Safety and Infection Control

• follow prescribed and standard safety and infection control procedures

Interactions

• interacts with adult and older residents in a respectful and reassuring manner
• resolves complaints and/or concerns
• communicates effectively and tactfully with adult and older adult residents/patients
• recognizes their age, cultural diversity, need, abilities and physical condition
• interacts with staff in a positive and effective manner, performing duties as part of a team