Housekeeper (PER DIEM)

Location: Chester, CT. Employment type: Per diem.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive instructions on area and specific work assignment; assemble necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for transport.
• Clean common areas and residents’ homes, including dusting furnishings, woodwork, sills, doors, etc.
• Wash walls and windows; dry mop and wet mop floors.
• Vacuum floors and carpets.
• Strip and remake unoccupied beds.
• Use stepladders and operate mechanical vacuums as needed.
• Detect and report defective equipment, faulty operations, or questionable matters to supervision.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Monitor housekeeping cart in resident access areas due to potentially dangerous cleaning fluids.
• Follow prescribed safety and infection control procedures.
• Interact respectfully with adult and older residents to resolve complaints or concerns.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully with residents, recognizing age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities, and physical condition.
• Interact positively with staff as part of a team.
• Attend departmental meetings and appropriate in‑service education programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand English.