Housekeeper

OVERVIEW: Assist in the general cleaning of all common areas and resident rooms. Cleaning duties include: vacuuming, sweeping and dusting; sanitizing floors and rooms; and discarding and removal of waste/trash. You may also be asked to assist with laundry including resident's personal items, linens and bedding. RESPONSIBILITIES: Must be experienced at cleaning with a keen eye for details Maintains a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout designated areas Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times Removal of trash & soiled linens Keeping the resident’s environment clean at all times Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors, dusting furniture, emptying trash, clean and disinfect showers and bathrooms Assist with laundry when needed Reports equipment/cleaning product needs and or malfunctions to supervisor Follows infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times. Follow proper reporting, isolation and handwashing procedures/techniques Assist in setting up dining room, activity room, and living room as necessary Keep all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and housekeeping carts clean and uncluttered, and free of any hazardous equipment and supplies Report all accidents/ incidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence, along with important resident observations QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent 1 or more years’ experience in housekeeping duties in a long-term health care setting SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.