Housekeeper, Hospitality ​/ Hotel ​/ Catering

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location:

Bremerton, WA 98312

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.60 - $19.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Category:
Health Care

Housekeeper DEPARTMENT:
Housekeeping

The Housekeeper is responsible to keep the physical environment of the facility clean on a daily basis in accordance with established schedules and procedures.

This position is responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Non-Exempt

• Clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility procedures
• Keep resident rooms and contents clean and orderly in accordance with the wishes of the resident
• Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor including one or more of the following:
  • Tub/Shower rooms
  • Offices
  • Kitchen
  • Day rooms
  • Activity rooms
  • Halls and lobby
  • Utility rooms
  • Nurses stations
  • Linen areas
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas
• Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public
• Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility
• Secure cleaning chemicals in locked housekeeping cart or closet unless in immediate possession and use
• Promptly report any needed repairs to Housekeeping Supervisor
• Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor
• Assist Housekeeping Supervisor with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested to do so
• React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property
• Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance
• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department
• Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning and disinfecting
• Dependability
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REOUIREMENTS:

• Education:
  
  High School graduate or equivalent preferred

License:

Work Experience:

None Required

Housekeeping experience in a long term care facility or as a housekeeper in an institutional setting preferred.

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.

• Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.