Housekeeper

About the role

Assist in the overall cleaning of an Assisted Living Community to ensure residents are provided with an uncluttered, orderly, and sanitary environment, maintaining a sanitation grade of 90 or above at all times.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of the entire community, including floors, furniture, vacuuming, dusting, bathroom and laundry facilities, baseboards, door facings, and walls.
• Place appropriate warning signs in areas where floors are being cleaned to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, and employees.
• Maintain supplies of soap, paper towels, and tissue in appropriate areas.
• Empty and clean all trash cans regularly as needed.
• Eliminate unpleasant odors at all times.
• Take inventory and purchase chemical and housekeeping supplies while operating within the facility budget according to administrative policy.
• Ensure purchase receipts are signed and kept on file for the Executive Director/Administrator.
• Help maintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.
• Work cooperatively with all staff and maintain positive relations with residents and their families.
• Adhere to confidentiality requirements regarding resident information.
• Apply all accident, fire safety, OSHA, and emergency standards as required.
• Familiarize yourself with the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights and assist residents in exercising these rights.
• Ensure careful treatment of Adult Care Home equipment and proper utilization of supplies.
• Read and adhere to all Adult Care Home and employee policies.
• Participate in job-related continuing education as required by home policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Keep all cleaning supplies locked when not in use and supervise their use when in operation.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• No substantiated findings on the NC Personnel Registry or Health Care Program.
• Clear SBI and DMV record, maintained during employment.
• Two-step tuberculin skin test (first test prior to hire and second test within two weeks of the first test).