Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities, performs a wide variety of cleaning and laundry tasks throughout the campus of Elmwood Heights.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reliable, prompt attendance.
- Thorough cleaning of all assigned areas according to established schedule and procedures.
- Assist with washing of breakfast, snack, and lunch dishes as needed. Cleaning of kitchen and dining room. Wiping off counter tops and tables. Mopping floors.
- In cooperation with the direct care staff, maintains individual’s rooms, laundry room, linen closet and housekeeping closet in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Sanitizes mattresses and changes bed linens according to established schedule and as necessary. Orders new mattresses and linens when needed.
- Assists direct care staff with laundry according to established procedures, as directed by your supervisor.
- Counts, sorts and bags soiled linen when necessary for maintenance pick-ups.
- Wipe off furniture and window sills as needed. Don’t forget dusting up high. Move furniture to dust behind.
- Clean windows and TV’s as needed.
- Promptly records damaged and needed repairs in the house maintenance log.
- Promptly requests needed stripping and waxing of floors and shampooing of carpet from the Maintenance Department.
- Vacuums carpeted areas.
- Returns clean, folded personal laundry to laundry cart for direct care staff to put away in individual’s bedroom as time permits.
- Stocks paper and cleaning supplies on a daily basis, requesting extra supplies form the Maintenance Department according to schedule and as necessary.
- Functions as a member of the household “team” establishing and maintaining effective communication with direct care staff.
- In cooperation with management and direct care staff, ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding the physical plant and cleanliness.
- In compliance with established policy, maintains acceptable standards of confidentiality and conduct.
- Meets with management and household staff to discuss problems and/or concerns, and demonstrates positive problem solving skills.
- In compliance with Milestone policies and procedures regarding Human Rights, immediately intervenes on behalf of the individual in any questionable situation, and promptly reports questions or concerns to your supervisor.
- Orders cleaning/household supplies for the homes on a weekly basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed by your supervisor to ensure the safe and effective functioning of the facility.