DD Facility Housekeeper

Job Details:

Job Location:

Loves Parks, IL 61111, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.05 - $18.05 Hourly, Travel Percentage:
None, Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities, performs a wide variety of cleaning and laundry tasks throughout the campus of Elmwood Heights.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Prefer six months housekeeping experience.
• Valid drivers license/good driving record when specified.
• No weight restrictions.