Description:
The Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining cleanliness, orderliness, and infection control throughout the facility, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our residents, their families, and staff.
Schedule: Part-Time/ PRN, Weekends, Weekdays, On-Call Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and as needed, 8-hour shifts
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
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Perform routine cleaning tasks in resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other facility spaces, following established cleaning protocols, schedules, and standards.
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Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers, and fixtures, using appropriate cleaning agents and disinfectants, and replenish supplies as needed.
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Dust furniture, fixtures, and surfaces, including windowsills, ledges, and baseboards, using dusters, cloths, and vacuum cleaners, to remove dust, dirt, and debris.
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Vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstery, and sweep and mop hard surface floors, using vacuum cleaners, brooms, and mops to remove dirt, stains, and allergens.
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Change bed linens and make beds, ensuring cleanliness, comfort, and proper placement of sheets, blankets, and pillows in resident rooms and common areas.
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Empty trash and recycling containers, replace liners, and transport waste to designated disposal areas, following infection control and waste management protocols.
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Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, such as doorknobs, light switches, handrails, and elevator buttons, to prevent the spread of germs and infectious diseases.
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Inspect and report any maintenance issues, damages, or safety hazards observed during cleaning rounds to supervisors or maintenance staff for prompt resolution.
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Assist with special cleaning projects and deep cleaning tasks such as floor waxing, carpet shampooing, and upholstery cleaning, as assigned by supervisors.
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Adhere to facility policies and procedures, including safety regulations, infection control protocols, and confidentiality guidelines, while performing housekeeping duties.
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Perform all other duties as requested by management.
Requirements:
Job Qualifications:
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1 year of previous experience in housekeeping or janitorial work preferred.
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Background check and fingerprint clearance required.
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Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment used in residential or commercial cleaning.
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and prioritize tasks effectively.
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Attention to detail and thoroughness in cleaning and organizing spaces, with a focus on quality and cleanliness.
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Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a positive attitude in interactions with residents, their families, and staff.
Physical Requirements:
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Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to clean the facility.
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Must be able to reach, talk, hear, crouch, stretch, and twist.
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Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods while performing cleaning tasks throughout the facility.
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Capability to lift and carry cleaning supplies, equipment, and trash bags weighing up to 15lbs, as needed during housekeeping duties.
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Ability to bend, stop, kneel, and reach to clean floors, surfaces, and low-lying areas in resident rooms and common areas.
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Proficiency in performing tasks that require manual dexterity, such as making beds, folding linens, and handling cleaning tools and equipment.
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Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries while using cleaning chemicals, equipment and tools.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infections, waste, blood and body fluid, diseases, and conditions prevalent at the time.
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Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
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The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
