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Canal View - Houghton County

CASUAL LAUNDRY - HOUSEKEEPING AIDE

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What they do

A Maid or Housekeeping Staff provides cleaning and housekeeping services, primarily for rooms and bathrooms in hotels and hospitals. May also work in private residences, office buildings, colleges, other institutions.

$31,595 / year median in Michigan

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Must be responsible and able to perform cleaning and other related duties as assigned. Responsible for taking inventory, stocking supplies.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years of age, in good mental and physical health. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Experience preferred with some knowledge of cleaning procedures. Must be able to follow oral and written directions. Must have a willingness to work with other department staff and supervisors. AREA Ground Floor, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, WH
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in well lighted and ventilated areas. Stands, bends and lifts intermittently during the work day.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Clean all toilet rooms (sink, mirror, toilet light fixtures, grab bars, walls, floors, light switches, etc.).
  • Dry and wet mop, strip, and wax floors in bathrooms and resident rooms and support rooms.
  • Dust residents furniture, window ledges, and beds, wash and disinfect as scheduled.
  • Clean and maintain fans, distribute/store as needed.
  • Check walls and floors for feces, food, etc.
  • Clean sinks and hoppers in all areas (dirty utility rooms, medicine rooms, etc.).
  • Check and replace toilet paper, towels, disposable gloves, Kleenex (small case) and soap.
  • Clean drinking fountains as assigned and disinfect.
  • Wash and disinfect handrails, furniture, doors, etc. as assigned.
  • Clean resident units daily / monthly as scheduled.
  • Wash windows, glass on doors, entrance, etc. as assigned.
  • Wash and/or maintain windows, curtains, valances, blinds and cubicle curtains as needed,
  • replace cubicle curtain hooks and hang as needed.
  • Clean and keep stocked housekeeping carts and janitors closets.
  • Clean corridors on a regular daily schedule.
  • Clean all other areas as assigned.
  • Attends departmental, staff, and in-service meetings as required by the job.
  • All other related housekeeping tasks as assigned.
SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES
Blood borne
Pathogens:
Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. All procedures or other job related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucus membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills, splashes of them.
POSITION AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Positions reports to: Assistant Director of Facilities
COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Talking:
Necessary for communicating with others.
Hearing:
Necessary for receiving instructions from others.
Sight:
Necessary for visually completing jobs effectively and correctly.
Smell:
Necessary to detect/identify odors, urine, bowel movement, vomit, gas fumes, smoke, burning, etc.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location:
In person