Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of your job position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the
Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and
regulations.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed.
- Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
- Perform routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
- Attend departmental and staff meetings.
Staff Development
- Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training
programs.
- Follow established safety policies and procedures.
- Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies.
- Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and
attractive manner.
- Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for
cleaning.
- Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are
maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.
- Follow established handwashing procedures.
- Dispose of refuse daily in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is
maintained in utility/janitorial closets.
Education
Prefer an 8th grade education at a minimum. We are also willing to teach and train.
Experience
None required. On-the-job training provided.
Specific Requirements
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government
agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of
housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for
sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.