Housekeeper

Position Summary

Assures completion of all housekeeping and laundry tasks. Assumes responsibility for the general cleanliness of the building. Monitors needed janitorial and maintenance work as requested. Reports to: Executive Director/Designee.

Position Responsibilities

• Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
• Monitors inventory of chemicals, supplies, and equipment needed for laundry and housekeeping tasks.
• Communicate chemical, supply, and equipment needs to the Executive Director/Designee.
• Maintains required records; uses Maintenance Request Log appropriately.
• Familiarizes self with cleaning schedules of Residents' apartments and common areas to ensure completion of housekeeping tasks.
• Performs housekeeping, janitorial tasks, and minor repairs as assigned.
• Assures that other janitorial and repair requests are properly logged and monitors their completion.
• Provides laundry services as needed and/or directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Observes problems, concerns, and issues observed with Resident units, the community, and the grounds and communicates them appropriately.
• Observe changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicate them appropriately.
• Observe other problems and communicate them appropriately.
• Observe all work, safety, and administrative rules.
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
• Records Resident information as required.
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work safety, and other emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Requirements

• Willingness to adhere to assisted living principles when providing services.
• Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
• Keeps all information confidential.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record/follows work schedule.
• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks and requires minimal supervision.
• Is willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime.
• Displays cleanliness, good grooming, and personal appearance and follows dress requirements consistently.
• Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action.
• Displays ability/willingness to learn new skills and to teach others.
• Interacts in a professional manner with Residents, the public, and co-workers.
• Works cooperatively with management.
• Displays willingness to assist co-workers when the situation requires.
• Ability to do occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), 30 lbs. regularly.
• Adequate and clear English speaking and writing ability; able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to spend long periods on feet and to ambulate quickly.
• It is free of non-treated communicable diseases.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.
• Ability to work safely and to recognize potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability/willingness to follow all policies and procedures.
• It is neat, accurate, dependable, and keeps work/space clean.
• Ability/willingness to work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, to work holidays or overtime, and to work a seven (7) day schedule.

Training and Experience

• Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, and chemicals used for housekeeping and laundry tasks in public-use buildings.
• Experience in working in a licensed care setting is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.

Education

• Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred.
• Attendance at in-service training.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position.