Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.50 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
flexible schedule
Job Description
The position of Housekeeper is a vital role within a facility dedicated to providing a clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly, and satisfying environment for residents, employees, and visitors alike. The hiring establishment—potentially a healthcare facility, residential care home, or similar institution—places a strong emphasis on maintaining hygienic conditions that prevent the spread of infections and unpleasant odors. This role is crucial for ensuring that the facility operates smoothly by upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, thereby enhancing the overall experience and well-being of everyone who inhabits or visits the premises.
This particular Housekeeper position involves comprehensive cleaning dutie... Show More
This particular Housekeeper position involves comprehensive cleaning dutie... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift and carry 50 to 75 pounds
- Experience with cleaning equipment and chemicals
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and health department regulations
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Good physical and mental health
- Willingness to follow safety protocols for blood-borne pathogens
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
- Ability to operate mechanized cleaning equipment
- Understanding of OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard
- Good physical and mental health with ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds
- Attention to detail and strong work ethic
Job Duties
- Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment such as vacuums, polishers, buffers
- Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning, and replacement of equipment and furnishings
- Requires working in damp, dusty and dirty areas and cleaning up human waste and other body fluids as required
- Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials
- Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals and comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department
- Plan work schedule for major tasks
- Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills
- Empty trash containers daily
- Wet mop floors in all residents’ rooms and bathrooms daily
- Damp mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily
- Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily
- Check all vacant rooms daily to keep fresh
- Clean all air vents
- Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor
- Wash windows as scheduled
- Completely strip and recoat all floor areas when necessary and as scheduled
- Check entire area for spills, water, etc. periodically especially in residents’ bathrooms
- Follow instructions on use of germicidal solutions to clean
- Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services
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