Housekeeper Position Available In Otsego, New York

Housekeeper Willow Ridge Senior Living Hampshire House 1846 County Highway 48, Oneonta, NY 13820 Housekeeper

REPORTS TO

Maintenance Director

DEPARTMENT

Maintenance

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

LANGUAGE

Ability to read, write and speak English

LOCATION

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, attractive, and safe environment for residents and staff in accordance with established WRSL procedures and as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

One-year related experience in a similar environment with on-the-job training preferred. Able to operates cleaning equipment such as: mangle, iron, washer & dryer, brooms, mops, vacuums, etc. required. Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job required. Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights. Cleans public areas and resident’s apartments, including bathrooms, kitchens, patios & windows, floors, furniture, and common areas. Performs all housekeeping duties, following a cleaning schedule and instructions as directed by supervisor. 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. Empties wastebaskets, and transports trash and waste to disposal area. Stocks cleaning cart with supplies. Submit maintenance work orders of general maintenance concerns and/or problems to Maintenance Director or Executive Director. 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 ensure 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. Reports resident issues or changes in health or living status promptly to supervisor. Attend in-services and staff meetings as requested. Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights. Be responsible for your own safety having understanding and complying with all Willow Ridge safety practices, policies, and procedures. Maintaining an awareness of safety hazards and unsafe practices and reporting them immediately to the appropriate supervisors when identified. Actively participate in any injury/accident investigation applicable to your position. Be a member of, on a rotating basis, on the community’s Safety Committee that include attending meetings and participating in reviewing community safety compliance and reviewing injury and accident investigations. Participate in annual safety training in-services. Performs all other duties as needed or requested by supervisor.

LEADERSHIP

Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and the community. Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Able to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Maintain flexible work schedule to be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Follow Willow Ridge Senior Living policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIRMENTS

Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additional physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting and generally all movement associated with housekeeping. Must be in full compliance with all regulatory required vaccinations (including COVID 19, MMR, etc).

OSHA CLASSIFICATIONS

Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogen.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Shift:

Day shift

Work Location:

In person