Housekeeper

Description

Job Title: Housekeeper

Department: Residential and Community Enrichment
Reports To: Residential Program Manager
Supervises: None
Classification: Non-Exempt

Role: To enhance quality of life by routinely cleaning both the homes of those served by DSGP, as well as other company owned properties

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Following routine schedules, clean and sanitize client homes and/or other company properties including, but not necessarily limited to vacuuming, wiping down / sanitizing all living areas, cleaning windows, removal and proper disposal of trash, deep cleaning of bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas in the home.
• Report to the appropriate Residential Program Manager any observations or situations that may affect the safety and/or well-being of the individual.
• Attend all training and meetings as assigned and required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expectations:

• Prompt, consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Understand and support the mission statement of Disability Supports to enrich the lives of those we serve, as evidenced by an unfailing positive attitude in all actions on behalf of individuals served.
• Adhere to scheduled hours.
• Meet agency standards of necessary supports to ensure safety and well-being of individuals served.
• May be required to drive company owned vehicles. If so, must meet insurance carrier standards.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: Prior housekeeping experience preferred, but not required.

Education: High School diploma/equivalent preferred, but not required.

Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and individuals served.  Must demonstrate compassion for individuals with disabilities.

Other Skills: Basic mathematical, grammar and computer skills preferred.  Valid driver's license required.

Physical/Environmental: Must be able to lift, push and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs, and provide physical intervention on a regular basis.  Noise level may vary, depending upon duty assigned.  Due to the potential intimate nature of care and physical proximity involved with some of those receiving HCBS funded I/DD services through Disability Supports, and to promote safe work environment for both the caregiver and those for whom we care, you may, from time-to-time, be required to wear PPE, (Personal Protective Equipment).  If PPE is required, Disability Supports will provide it.

   Experience:                           Prior housekeeping experience preferred, but not required.

   Education:                            High School diploma/equivalent preferred but not required. 

   Interpersonal Skills:             Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and individuals served.  Must demonstrate compassion for individuals with                                                       disabilities. Must demonstrate compassion for individuals with disabilities. 

   Other Skills:                          Basic mathematical, grammar and computer skills preferred.  Valid drivers license required.

   Physical/Environmental:       Must be able to lift, push and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs, and provide physical                    intervention on a regular basis.  Noise level may vary, depending upon duty assigned.  Due to the potential intimate nature of care and physical proximity involved with some of those receiving HCBS funded I/DD services through Disability Supports, and to promote a safe work environment for both the caregiver and those for whom we care, you may, from time-to-time, be required to wear PPE, (Personal Protective Equipment).  If PPE is required, Disability Supports will provide it.

This Job Description may not be a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities compromising this position.

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