Housekeeper/Janitor

Job Description:

Perform custodial and housekeeping tasks. Maintain the facility in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Perform all tasks to assure that the facility reflects a high quality of care and appearance.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Job Function:

• Perform housekeeping/janitorial tasks.

Tasks:

• Clean all common areas and rooms by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing.
• Empty and sanitize trash containers in common use areas.
• Move, rearrange, and dust furniture and fixtures.
• Wipe and polish doors, doorknobs and other fixtures.
• Cleaning the dining room and wipe tables and chairs after use during daytime shift.
• Mix and blend cleaning solutions to proper concentrations for each task and assure that the lasting odor or solutions do not cause any irritable conditions to residents.
• Clean and polish all entryway and lobby glass, doors and furniture; vacuum and mop entryway floor as needed; dust drapes and mini-blinds as needed.
• Buff and polish highly visible and heavily used areas needing extra attention as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous light repairs, e.g. plunging toilets.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and keep information confidential as appropriate.
• Maintain a team approach toward all staff and be a strong team member as part of the maintenance staff.
• Perform and assist in other assignments as needed and directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or the Housing Manager.

Position Contacts:

• This position reports to and is supervised by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Develop good working relationship with entire on-site staff.
• Establish positive relationships with residents and build confidence and rapport through the activities and services performed.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to chemicals and cleaning solvents.
• Work within multiple work environments and unsanitary conditions.
• Exposure to illnesses and behaviors of residents.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priorities as urgent needs arise that require immediate attention.
• Works among residents, family members, visitors, and staff in a variety of situations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Physical ability to perform manual work.
• One year prior cleaning and custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of position as determined by a pre-employment physical performed by designated medical provider.

Other Specialized Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and relate well to senior adults in psychiatric care.
• Must be flexible and able to work within a diverse team.