Housekeeper

Housekeeper Advanced Health Care of Mesa Mesa, AZ Job Details Full-time $16 - $17 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Chemical handling safety procedures Bed making Floor cleaning chemicals Safety regulations Chemical handling Bed linen changing Chemical safety protocols

Full Job Description Description:

The Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining cleanliness, orderliness, and infection control throughout the facility, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our residents, their families, and staff.

Schedule:

Full-Time, 8

Hour Shifts Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Perform routine cleaning tasks in resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other facility spaces, following established cleaning protocols, schedules, and standards. Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers, and fixtures, using appropriate cleaning agents and disinfectants, and replenish supplies as needed. Dust furniture, fixtures, and surfaces, including windowsills, ledges, and baseboard, using dusters, cloths, and vacuum cleaners, to remove dust, dirt, and debris. Vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstery, and sweep and mop hard surface floors, using vacuum cleaners, brooms, and mops to remove direct, stains, and allergens. Change bed linens and make beds, ensuring cleanliness, comfort, and proper placement of sheets, blankets, and pillows, in resident rooms and common areas. Empty trash and recycling containers, replace liners, and transport waste to designated disposal areas, following infection control and wage management protocols. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, such as doorknobs, light switches, handrails, and elevator buttons, to prevent the spread of germs and infectious diseases. Inspect and report any maintenance issues, damages, or safety hazards observed during cleaning rounds to supervisors or maintenance staff for prompt resolution. Assist with special cleaning projects and deep cleaning tasks such as floor waxing, carpet, shampooing, and upholstery cleaning, as assigned by supervisors. Adhere to facility policies and procedures, including safety regulations, infection control protocols, and confidentiality guidelines, while performing housekeeping duties. Perform all other duties as requested by management.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year of experience in housekeeping or janitorial work preferred. Background check and fingerprint clearance required. Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment used in residential or commercial cleaning. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and prioritize tasks effectively. Attention to detail and thoroughness in cleaning and organizing spaces, with a focus on quality and cleanliness. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a positive attitude in interactions with residents, their families, and staff.

Physical Requirements:

Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to clean the facility. Must be able to reach, talk, hear, crouch, stretch, and twist. Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods while performing cleaning tasks throughout the facility. Capability to lift and carry cleaning supplies, equipment, and trash bags weighing up to 15lbs, as needed during housekeeping duties. Ability to bend, stop, kneel, and reach to clean floors, surfaces, and low-lying areas in resident rooms and common areas. Proficiency in performing tasks that require manual dexterity, such as making beds, folding linens, and handling cleaning tools and equipment. Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries while using cleaning chemicals, equipment and tools. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infections, waste, blood and body fluid, diseases, and conditions prevalent at the time. Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus. Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager. The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.