Description:
Housekeeper Job Description
Title: Housekeeper
Immediate Supervisor: Administrator
Summary of Job Responsibilities: Cleans assigned areas. Ensure resident apartments, vacant apartments and common areas are maintained and clean.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
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Clean common areas as scheduled
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Clean apartments as scheduled and assigned and as needed.
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Clean residents’ windows and common area windows.
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Report concerns observations about residents to supervisor.
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Ensure a safe living environment for residents.
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Deep clean empty apartments to prepare for new move-ins.
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Carry out other duties assigned.
Requirements:
Performance Expectations:
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Uphold and carry out the mission statement of: Kingswood Court’s obligation and goal is to provide family centered, compassionate care, shelter and services, enhancing life longevity through quality care.
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Carry out all policies and procedures of Kingswood Court.
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Report any on-the-job injuries to your supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
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Practice safety in working with and around equipment, to include using the proper PPE when chemicals or cleaning “bio waste”.
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Build constructive working relationships with employees, residents, families and visitors.
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Uphold all privacy and confidentiality to respective individuals.
Knowledge Expectations
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OSHA regulations.
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SDS sheets and procedures.
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Fire and safety procedures.
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Infection control policies and procedures.
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Function and operation of laundry equipment and housekeeping equipment.
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Proper care and maintenance of laundry and housekeeping equipment.
Working Environment:
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Heated/Air-conditioned, well-lit community with minimal barriers.
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Weekend work when scheduled.
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Lifting, pushing or pulling up to 30 lbs., using proper body mechanics or available equipment.
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Bending or kneeling to perform cleaning tasks in the community.
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Lifting arms above head to reach and clean shelves, ledges and windows.
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Use of chemicals in cleaning.
