What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Brethren Retirement Community?
SUMMARY
Performs day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping department as directed and
in accordance with established standards, guidelines, and regulations, to
assure the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
*Other duties may be assigned
· Keeps assigned areas of the facility in a clean, safe, sanitary, and tidy condition. Performs duties such as wash, sanitize, polish, sweep, dust, mop, strip, wax, buff, vacuum, extract, stain proof, shampoo, disinfect, deodorize, etc., in resident rooms, hallways, stairways, elevators, entrance/ exit ways, recreational and other areas of the facility. Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.
· Perform regular inspections of resident rooms, bed and equipment for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties. Report hazardous conditions or equipment to Housekeeping Supervisor and/or Director of Environmental Services.
· Observe and report maintenance repair needs, i.e. bulbs, exit lights, overhead/fluorescent, room call lights, beds, etc..
· Coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments when performing routine or special cleaning assignments in all areas of the facility to ensure minimal disruption of resident schedule and program. Observes and maintains awareness of resident acts/wishes etc., and contributes, when requested, information for resident care conferences. Schedules may vary at times in accordance with our residents.
· Assure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies are maintained in utility/janitorial closets to perform daily tasks. Cleans and maintains housekeeping equipment and service areas. Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc.
· Communicate with housekeeping, residents, resident families, and other departments.
· Attend/ participate in department, staff, in-service classes, on-the-job training programs, as directed or requested.
Salary : $11 - $14
