Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Job Description
This employment opportunity is with a healthcare or eldercare facility dedicated to providing clean, safe, and welcoming environments for residents, staff, and visitors. Such facilities prioritize the welfare and comfort of elderly residents, often operating in a community-focused setting where sanitation and cleanliness are vital to health, safety, and quality of life. These organizations typically employ a team of dedicated housekeeping professionals who uphold hygiene standards that comply with state health requirements and organizational policies.
The role available is a Housekeeping position aimed at maintaining assigned areas within the facility in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly, and attractive mann... Show More
The role available is a Housekeeping position aimed at maintaining assigned areas within the facility in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly, and attractive mann... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job
- Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions and make decisions
- Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, State officials, and general public
- Must have compassion for, and desire to work with, the elderly and understand their needs
- Must be able to work full or part time on a regular schedule
- Must meet all state health requirements
- Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Qualifications
- Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written directions
- Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions and make decisions
- Effective communication skills with residents, families, staff, community officials, State officials, and the general public
- Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly and understand their needs
- Ability to work full or part time on a regular schedule
- Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
- Knowledge of infection control and sanitation practices
- Ability to follow protocols for handling laundry and cleaning chemicals
Job Duties
- Follow cleaning schedule and instructions as directed by supervisor, including resident rooms, offices and public areas
- Sweep and vacuum all assigned areas
- Clean and/or polish all room furnishings, fixtures, ledges, heating/air conditioning units in resident rooms and all public areas
- Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms and all public areas
- Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing
- Clean all hallways, stairways and elevators as necessary
- Empty all wastebaskets
- Submit maintenance work orders of general maintenance concerns and/or problems to Maintenance Director or Administrator
- Report to supervisor any unsafe/hazardous conditions within the community and any needed repairs to housekeeping or other facility equipment
- Clean and check model rooms and work in concert with admissions to insure that all incoming residents' rooms are cleaned and ready for move-in
- Clean the employee break room when necessary
- Check and refill all paper towel and soap dispensers as necessary
- Assist with laundry duties as directed or as needed including, but not limited to linens, towels, and resident personal laundry
- Follow soiled and clean laundry protocol as directed by supervisor
- Provide inventory of chemicals, supplies, linens as required
- Log water or heat temperatures as required or requested
- Follow infection control and universal precautions policy
- Attend in-services and staff meetings as requested
- Keep janitor closets and housekeeping supply rooms clean and orderly
- Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor or Administrator
- Clean exterior windows, patios, or other outside areas as requested or assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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