Housekeeper

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assures completion of all housekeeping and laundry tasks.  Assumes responsibility for the general cleanliness of the building.  Monitors needed janitorial and maintenance work as requested.

REPORTS TO:                       EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DESIGNEE

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
2. Monitors inventory of chemicals, supplies, and equipment needed for laundry and housekeeping tasks.
3. Communicate chemical, supply, and equipment needs to the Executive Director/Designee.
4. Maintains required records; uses Maintenance Request Log appropriately.
5. Familiarizes self with cleaning schedules of Residents’ apartments and common areas to ensure completion of housekeeping tasks.
6. Performs housekeeping, janitorial tasks, and minor repairs as assigned.
7. Assures that other janitorial and repair requests are properly logged and monitors their completion.
8. Provides laundry services as needed and/or directed.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
10. Observes problems, concerns, and issues observed with Resident units, the community, and the grounds and communicates them appropriately.
11. Observe changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicate them appropriately.
12. Observe other problems and communicate them appropriately.
13. Observe all work, safety, and administrative rules.
14. Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
15. Records Resident information as required.
16. Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
17. Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work safety, and other emergencies.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Willingness to adhere to assisted living principles when providing services.
2. Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
3. Keeps all information confidential.
4. Maintains acceptable attendance record/follows work schedule.
5. Organizes and utilizes time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks and requires minimal supervision. Is willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime.
6. Displays cleanliness, good grooming, and personal appearance and follows dress requirements consistently.
7. Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action.
8. Displays ability/willingness to learn new skills and to teach others.
9. Interacts in a professional manner with Residents, the public, and co-workers.  Works cooperatively with management.  Displays willingness to assist co-workers when the situation requires.
10. Ability to do occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), 30 lbs. regularly.
11. Adequate and clear English speaking and writing ability; able to communicate effectively.
12. Ability to spend long periods on feet and to ambulate quickly.
13. It is free of non-treated communicable diseases.
14. CPR/First Aid Certified.
15. Ability to work safely and to recognize potentially dangerous situations.
16. Ability/willingness to follow all policies and procedures.
17. It is neat, accurate, dependable, and keeps work/space clean.
18. Ability/willingness to work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, to work holidays or overtime, and to work a seven (7) day schedule.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, and chemicals used for housekeeping and laundry tasks in public-use buildings.  Experience in working in a licensed care setting is preferred.  CPR/First Aid Certified.

EDUCATION:

Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred.  Attendance at in-service training.  Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.  Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position.