Housekeeping Aide

Principal Responsibilities

• Receives assignments from supervisor and follows cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean offices, handicap and visitor’s restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance and therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, lobbies, halls, etc.
• Performs emergency housekeeping.
• Cleans, dusts, washes, and disinfects all fixtures, floors, walls, doors, and ceilings, as required.
• Scours and polishes water fountains, sinks, mirrors, glass panels in doors and partitions, brass and movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures.
• Changes slip covers, scarves, doilies, etc. when soiled and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion.
• Cleans ledges, shelves, vents, windows, window sills, etc.
• Removes and re-hangs curtains, drapes, and dividers for cleaning when needed.
• Replenishes soap and towels in appropriate receptacles.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• The ability to read and understand directions is required.
• Previous housekeeping experience is preferred.