Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Housekeeper position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department and as may be directed by your supervisor. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and positive environment for the residents.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions

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Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor they may seem, immediately Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living areas and/or recreational areas Turn in all found or unclaimed articles to your supervisor

Housekeeping Functions

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Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned Perform specific tasks according to daily work assignments Empty and sanitize ash trays daily Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc. in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc. daily Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms and entrance/exit ways Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing duties Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting Clean walls, ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from general surfaces throughout the facility Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liners



Clean vacant rooms as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

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Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Experience

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* None required. On-the-job training provided.