Housekeeping

SUMMARY

Provides housekeeping services to ensure a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment for residents, staff, isitors, and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, scrub) assigned resident rooms, bathrooms and common areas daily according to facility procedures.

• Respects residents’ privacy and preferences about room arrangement and personal items. Knocks before entering resident rooms and bathrooms.

• Cleans walls, ceilings, windows, mirrors, and waxes floors according to department procedures and cleaning schedules.

• Takes appropriate actions to secure housekeeping supplies out of reach of residents at all times.

• Disposes of trash and waste, including biohazardous waste and other materials that require special handling, only in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy.

• Prior housekeeping experience in an institutional setting preferred.