Housekeeper

Essential Functions: 

• Clean all Common Areas including the lobby, guest restrooms and hallways. 
• Vacuum all carpeted areas and upholstered furniture. 
• Dusts all furniture, hanging pictures and fixtures 
• Sanitize handrails. 
• Clean. glass surfaces. 
• Clean doors, doorways and walls. 
• Clean and disinfect common areas and restrooms. 
• Mop or vacuum assigned areas. 
• Clean and disinfect soiled utility bins. 
• Clean and organize laundry areas and storage closet. 
• Ensure that the housekeeping cart and other supplies and equipment are in a safe area as to prevent any injuries to residents, associates, or visitors. 
• Ensure that hazardous cleaning products are properly stored and labeled. 
• Clean assigned Resident’s rooms or Apartments by vacuuming, dusting and disinfecting bathroom. 
• Launders Resident’s linens, towels, sheets, and other items according to schedule and as needed. 
• Ensures residents’ personal clothing remain separate at all times and are returned promptly to the residents’ room or apartment once laundered. 
• Properly dispose of soiled clothing or linens in accordance with infection control standards. 
• Be alert to any water or liquid that may be on the floors to prevent slips and falls by residents, associates or visitors. 
• Establish and maintain good relationships with Residents and family members.
• Practice proper body mechanics when lifting and following safety guidelines. 
• Follow company guidelines for uniforms and name badges. 
• Use company provided equipment properly as intended and instructed.

Non-Essential Functions: 

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership. 
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens. 
• Attends required community meetings and participates in Life Enrichment activities when able. 
• Completes all required courses in adherence with Relias Training. 
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis. 
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent. 
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements: 
• Must have a high school education. 
• Minimum one-year experience in a senior community or healthcare environment preferred. 
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and safety procedures preferred. 
• Understand the steps for fire evacuation.