Housekeeping Staff - Weekend Shift

Requirements

• At least 1 year of cleaning and laundry experience
• Experience using and maintaining general cleaning equipment
• Ability to carry out a daily cleaning schedule without close supervision
• Experience working with commercial laundry equipment
• Sensitive to issues of aging, needs of the dementia resident/participant, and elder population
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work as a team player, promoting good relations with co-workers and residents/participants
• Ability to communicate clearly to resident and staff
• Ability to be flexible with work assignments, other departments and schedule changes
• Ability to work well with geriatric population
• Awareness of safety and security issues
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and organizational skills
• Ability to do lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive functions such as reaching, folding garments, bedding, etc.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of the building and operation of laundry facilities
• Maintenance and safe operation of cleaning equipment, vacuum cleaners, carpet spotter, sweepers, washers, dryers, etc.
• Regularly clean or replace filter bags, lint filters, belts, etc.
• Recognize and report problems with equipment operation
• Work closely with the Maintenance Assistant to carry out a vigorous cleaning schedule, and perform routine maintenance procedures
• Maintain a high standard of safety, appearance and cleanliness at all times
• Perform daily cleaning duties as well as unit turnovers (resident moves), function set up and other maintenance procedures as needed
• Care will be taken to avoid washing “dry clean only” items
• Attend educational programs as required
• Communicate well with other staff to accomplish work
• Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner
• Monitor supply inventories and report needs to the Maintenance Assistant
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, cleaning of glass, dusting, policing of litter, general cleaning of all surfaces and fixtures
• Follow CDC guidelines as it relates to cleaning and sanitation throughout the day
• Other duties as assigned