Housekeeper - Full Time

Overview

This Housekeeper role at a long-term care facility is essential for maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment free from hazards and unpleasant odors. The position involves upkeep of various public and private spaces within the facility to ensure a hygienic setting for residents and visitors alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep all public areas including lobby, restrooms, drinking fountains, and floors clean throughout the day.
• Maintain resident rooms and bathrooms in a sanitary condition.
• Ensure handrails are kept clean and free from debris.
• Remove dust, dirt, and food residues from walls, mirrors, windows, light fixtures, towel bars, and dispensers.
• Regularly empty trash receptacles and replace their liners.
• Sweep and mop floors effectively.
• Adhere to safety protocols by using caution signage during cleaning and securely handling cleaning supplies and chemicals to prevent resident exposure.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely following manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping carts, equipment, and storage spaces to be clean, safe, and well-ordered.
• Promptly report any resident safety concerns to the appropriate managerial staff.
• Notify the Director of Housekeeping when running low on supplies.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and maintain a positive attitude.
• Manage time efficiently and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Supervisory Role

This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience in a long-term care facility is favored.
• Ability to read and comprehend instruction manuals and procedural documents.
• Basic arithmetic skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Capacity to solve practical problems and handle a range of situations with some variability.
• Capability to understand instructions delivered in various formats including written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduling forms.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required.

Physical Requirements

The role demands the ability to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds. Daily activities include sitting, kneeling, standing, walking, talking, reading, and listening, along with routine use of office equipment like copier, fax, telephone, and calculator, as well as housekeeping supplies and machinery.

Work Conditions

The environment is generally low to moderate in noise and odors. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities to perform job functions.

Additional Information

Management retains the discretion to reassign duties and responsibilities as needed. The job description intends to illustrate the typical nature and scope of work but is not exhaustive or restrictive.

Compensation

Pay range for this position is $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The employer is committed to equal opportunity and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected classifications.