Housekeeper

Under the direction of the Housekeeping / Laundry Supervisor, the Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning resident rooms and other interior and exterior Facility areas and assisting in maintaining a clean and attractive environment for the residents.

1. Cleans and straightens (including vacuuming, wiping, moping, polishing, etc.) rooms, offices, and common areas; polishes and removes items; checks that resident rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner.

2. Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet Facility needs.

3. Cleans and sanitizes areas of responsibility according to Facility policy and procedure.

4. Moves and arranges resident’s furniture and equipment as directed by the supervisor.

5. Cleans resident dining areas at the completion of meal service and adheres to weekly cleaning schedule of the dining area.

6. Cleans and sanitizes resident bathrooms and common bath areas.

7. Cleans and maintains windows and walls in resident rooms and common areas.

8. Complies with weekly departmental cleaning schedule.

9. Adheres to all cleaning chemical hazards as indicated on supplies.

10. Demonstrates ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e. fire extinguisher).

11. Demonstrates ability to identify / respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts.

12. Complies with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) guidelines for chemical use.

13. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

14. Performs Laundry Aide duties as needed.