Reports To:
House Manager/Administrator
The housekeeper at Harvest Home is responsible for the cleaning of resident rooms and designated common areas according to a regular schedule and established standards.
Responsibilities:
1. Promotes Harvest home Senior Living Services mission and philosophy in daily work.
2. Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence,
choice, and individuality of residents.
3. Cleans resident rooms according to a regular schedule and established guidelines:
Bathrooms
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Remove dirty towels; replace with clean towels.
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Clean the toilet (including the tank, outside the bowl) and spray disinfectant into the bowl.
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Clean the shower, including the shower walls and floor.
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Clean the sink/faucets - inside and out – with disinfectant
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Clean the mirror and counter
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Remove excess clutter, with knowledge/permission from resident
Furniture & Fixture Cleaning
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Dust the tops, sides and front of furniture
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Wipe window sills and air conditioning units
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Clean any mirrors or glass in the room (excluding windows)
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Remove excess clutter, with knowledge and permission from resident
Floors / Carpeted Areas
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Change the vacuum bag if needed
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Vacuum the carpet
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Mop bathroom floor
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Spot clean any soiled areas on carpet
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Performs deep cleaning in resident rooms according to an established schedule and as per instructions from the House Manager/Administrator.
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Cleans office areas and other common areas according to a regular schedule or as requested by the House Manager/Administrator.
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Refers to the Housekeeping and Laundry Tasks list to ensure resident needs and preferences are met, as well as consulting with the caregiver on staff.
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Relates to residents in a courteous, understanding, and cooperative manner.
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Follows Standard Precautions and Infection Control Policies.
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Monitors for changes in the status of residents and reports such observations to the RN and/or house manager or administrator.
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Reports any abuse, suspected abuse or alleged abuse to the appropriate authorities.
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Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Enjoys working with the elderly.
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Dependable.
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Able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions.
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Well groomed and willing to follow dress requirements.
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Able to interact in a positive manner with residents.
All general staffing requirements:
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Free of communicable disease
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Able to physically/mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes TB clearance
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Criminal record clearance and background checks
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Current CBRF training for fire safety, residents rights, standard precautions, infection control
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General understanding of the needs of the elderly
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Willingness to learn.
Education:
Must be 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent GED preferred. Prior housekeeping experience and experience working with the elderly preferred.
