OVERVIEW:

Assist in the general cleaning of all common areas and resident rooms. Cleaning duties include: vacuuming, sweeping and dusting; sanitizing floors and rooms; and discarding and removal of waste/trash. You may also be asked to assist with laundry including resident's personal items, linens and bedding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Must be experienced at cleaning with a keen eye for details

·         Maintains a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout designated areas

·         Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times

·         Removal of trash & soiled linens

·         Keeping the resident’s environment clean at all times

·         Cleaning, mopping and vacuuming floors, dusting furniture, emptying trash, clean and disinfect showers and bathrooms

·         Assist with laundry when needed

·         Reports equipment/cleaning product needs and or malfunctions to supervisor

·         Follows infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times.

·         Follow proper reporting, isolation and handwashing procedures/techniques

·         Assist in setting up dining room, activity room, and living room as necessary

·         Keep all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and housekeeping carts clean and uncluttered, and free of any hazardous equipment and supplies

·         Report all accidents/ incidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence, along with important resident observations

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

·         Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent

·         1 or more years’ experience in housekeeping duties in a long-term health care setting

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         This position has no supervisory responsibilities.