Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Housekeeper Position

The primary purpose of the Housekeeper position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department and as may be directed by your supervisor. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and positive environment for the residents and to assure resident safety.

• Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned
• Perform specific tasks according to daily work assignments
• Empty and sanitize ash trays daily
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc. in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc. daily
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures
• Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms and entrance/exit ways
• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc.
• Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing duties
• Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting
• Clean walls, ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from general surfaces throughout the facility
• Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators
• Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liners
• Clean vacant rooms as assigned
• Ensure that work/assignments areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the workday
• Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures
• Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers

Working Conditions

• Works in all areas of the facility.
• Moves intermittently during work hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agency personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.
• Communicates with other housekeeping personnel, nursing personnel and other department personnel.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.