Housekeeper (PRN)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeper ensures that a clean and sanitary environment is maintained throughout the building.

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 Ensures the cleaning and maintenance of a specific facility area as assigned by the Director of Plant Operations.  Ensures learning the cleaning and maintenance of the other areas of the facility.  Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning chemicals and the proper use of each chemical.  Ensures that chemicals are properly labeled.  Ensures that the cleaning cart is properly cleaned.  Ensures that chemicals are properly locked up and secured.  Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet the staffing needs of the department.  Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.  Requires working in damp, dusty, and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.  Empty trash containers daily.  Wet mop floors in all residents rooms and bathrooms daily. Damp-mop all corridor floors, lobby, dining areas, and others daily.  Ensures the proper use of all designated housekeeping equipment, i.e., vacuum cleaners, carpet machine.  Cleans carpet or rug areas to include vacuuming, detailing edges, and shampooing.  Change curtains and drapes as needed.  Assist in moving furniture and equipment  Cleans lights, vents, walls, and windows.  Assists with general cleaning duties, which may include but are not limited to resident rooms, offices, public areas, waiting rooms, etc.  Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in the moving and lifting of supplies and equipment.  Utilizes appropriate precautions in using all chemicals to minimize the potential for exposure of self and the environment.  Cleans and properly stores equipment and supplies at the end of the shift.  Communicates effectively verbally and in writing to fulfill position and responsibilities.  Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

 High school diploma or GED preferred

EXPERIENCE

 At least one year of experience in housekeeping or laundry is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

 ABC 101, and annual mandatory meetings.  Must obtain current tuberculosis test within the first fourteen (14) days of employment and annually after that.  Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility, or obtain within thirty (30) days of hire