Housekeeper/Laundry Attendant

Housekeeper

Pay based on experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Housekeeper works to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the facility whilst ensuring a safe and comfortable environment at all times.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

• Responsible to: The Housekeeper reports to the Director of Operations.
• Workers Supervised: The Housekeeper does not supervise others.
• Interrelationships: The Housekeeper regularly interacts with residents and works cooperatively with all staff of the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES:

• Follows cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.,) as outlined.
• Cleans assigned areas, furnishings, and fixtures according to established housekeeping procedures.
• Cleans floors: Dry mops, wet mops, sweeps, waxes, buffs, disinfects where and when necessary. Performs emergency housekeeping where accidents occur.
• Cleans movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures: Dusts, spot cleans or washes, disinfects when necessary, polishes where required. This includes the cleaning of ledges, shelves, vents, etc. Empties, cleans and relines wastebaskets. Straightens or rearranges furniture as directed. Inspects furnishings for wear and defects and reports to Director of Operations.
• Cleans bathroom (resident, private): Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, and walls as directed. Washes windows and mirrors.
• Cleans walls, windows, doors, and ceilings: Spot cleans between washings, washes, disinfects when necessary. Walls and ceilings and ceiling fixtures are cleaned as scheduled.
• Cleans entrances and exits: Cleans as directed above for floors and walls.
• Performs cleaning duties in resident rooms when resident has been discharged or transferred, and prepares room for new occupant.
• Changes light bulbs.
• Removes waste and disposes of waste and trash.
• Waters flowers.
• Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to Director of Operations.
• Reports supply and equipment needs to Director of Operations for replenishing.
• Maintains equipment used in performing duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit and walk for up to two hours.
• Walk three to four hours.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional bending and twisting at waist.
• Occasional reaching above or below shoulder heights, e.g. charts or supplies on upper shelves and lower drawers in medication cart.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents.
• Must attend and participate in in-house education programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $0.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff is required to wear a mask while in the building.

Work Location:

• One location

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Work Remotely:

• No