Housekeeper (DAY SHIFT)

Essential Duties And 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; stripping and remaking of unoccupied beds.
• Duties involved may require use of stepladders and the operations 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

Interactions

• Interacts with adult and older residents in a respectful and reassuring manner in resolution of complaints and/or concerns.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult and older adult residents/patients, recognizing 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.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary!
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to read and understand English.