Housekeeper, FT Day

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

About the role

Performs housekeeping and cleaning activities in assigned areas according to established standards. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training hours as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Keeps premises of John Knox Village property clean and in orderly condition.
• Cleans and prepares rooms or living areas after resident dismissal, transfer, move-in, or move-out.
• Washes beds and mattresses, replaces soiled linens and curtains or privacy cubicle drapes.
• Keeps bathrooms, utility, and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition; takes inventory and replenishes supplies as needed; cleans and sanitizes equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
• Dusts furniture and equipment, polishes metal work, washes windows, door panels, and windowsills, empties wastebaskets, and transports trash to proper bin or recycling area.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, furniture, windows, bathrooms, and fixtures.
• Cleans and polishes light fixtures, kitchen appliances, and any area needing attention.
• Washes vents, cleaning with detailed accuracy using toothbrushes and razor blades.
• Mops and vacuums floors and carpet to maintain clean walking areas.
• Transports cleaning disinfectants, vacuums, mops, small equipment, and tools.
• May be assigned to any area of the Village including but not limited to Village Care Center, Valley View, Memory Care, resident units, common areas, clubhouses, fee-for-service, administrative offices, or any area on the grounds of John Knox Village campus.
• Maintains checklists of completed work and reports any necessary work orders to supervisor.
• Submits and follows up on work orders for areas that need attention from Maintenance.
• May help serve meals in Main Dining Area if assigned to VCC Housekeeping.
• Travels to different job locations using a car.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance (Class E or equivalent required for associates assigned to drive JKV vehicle).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate using simple sentences, paragraphs, and correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions.

Special Working Conditions

• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions; walking surfaces may be slick from moisture.
• May assist with cleaning homes for move-ins/move-outs, which may involve removing windows for cleaning. With heavier windows, associates are encouraged to seek assistance.
• Subject to noise, vibrations, and atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Occasionally required to function in close quarters, crawl spaces, small enclosed rooms, narrow aisles or passageways, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases.
• Required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• May be asked to carry a pager.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Occasional maximum lift of 40 lbs; frequent maximum lift of 20 lbs.
• Occasional maximum carry of 40 lbs 100 feet; frequent maximum carry of less than 30 lbs 300 feet.
• Occasional maximum horizontal push/pull force of 40 lbs; frequent maximum horizontal push/pull force of 15 lbs.
• Maximum occasional vertical pull and downward push of 15 lbs.
• Maximum frequent grip of 20 lbs; maximum frequent pinch of 3 lbs.
• Occasional climb (height will vary depending on resident’s home and personal vehicle); occasional driving.
• Frequent bend; frequent crouch/kneel; frequent forward reach; frequent overhead reach; frequent trunk rotation.
• Frequent neck extension, flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation; frequent balance.
• Continuous standing/walking; frequent sitting.

Supervision

Frequent supervision from Manager Village Housekeeping or Housekeeping Coordinator. Gives no supervision.