Housekeeper

Summary:

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning assigned resident suites and common areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleans resident suites as assigned and according to prescribed standards and guidelines. Weekly cleaning of resident suites include but are not limited to cleaning and disinfecting of all bath room fixtures, tile walls, and floors, dusting/ cleaning of all flat surfaces, vacuuming of carpets, and changing of bed linens.
• Participate in bi-annual deep cleaning of resident suites including but not limited to cleaning under and behind furniture, cleaning of blinds, carpet cleaning, spot cleaning of walls, and cleaning of closet areas.
• Complete work request for items that require repair in resident suites and common areas.
• Cleans common areas as assigned including corridors, restrooms, offices, break rooms, lounges and storage areas.
• Sets up supply cart at the end of the work shift so that it is ready for use the next day.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in organized, clean, and like new condition.
• Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required.
• Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Knowledge of how to use common cleaning chemicals and equipment

Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.
• Experience in a similar position is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks.Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment.
• Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment
• Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI via the Live-Scan process prior to initial presence in the facility.
• Must test negative for COVID prior to working in the community.
• Must be fully COVID vaccinated and boosted prior to working to employment.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to stand for extended periods of time and walk short and long distances.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• Requires significant amount of bending at the waist.
• Requires reaching above, below, and at shoulder length.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the team member occupying this position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities and aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We are doing our best efforts to keep COVID out of the community by staying on top of all of our PPE & Infection Control protocols. We have a team of staff that cleans and sanitizes all surfaces and entry ways multiple times a day.