Part-Time Housekeeper

• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and pleasant environment for Tuff Memorial Home residents, visitors, and employees. The Housekeeper performs routine cleaning and disinfecting throughout the facility while following infection prevention, safety, and facility policies.

The Housekeeper is expected to treat residents with dignity, kindness, and respect and to contribute positively to the overall environment of Tuff Memorial Home.

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, dining areas, activity areas, and other assigned areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and clean floors and surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and areas according to facility schedules.
• Empty trash and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Clean windows, mirrors, furniture, fixtures, and other assigned areas.
• Assist with maintaining clean and sanitary resident and public bathrooms.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and according to manufacturer and facility instructions.
• Follow infection prevention and control practices, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report spills, safety hazards, maintenance concerns, damaged equipment, or other environmental concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment in an organized and sanitary manner.
• Assist with special cleaning projects and deep-cleaning duties as assigned.
• Respect resident privacy and confidentiality.
• Interact appropriately with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Follow all Tuff Memorial Home policies and procedures.
• Attend required staff meetings and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Although the Housekeeper is not a direct-care position, the employee is an important part of the resident care team. The Housekeeper is expected to:

• Greet residents and visitors in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Respond appropriately to resident requests and concerns and report concerns to the appropriate staff member.
• Protect resident privacy, dignity, and personal belongings.
• Report changes or concerns observed regarding a resident to the appropriate nursing staff.
• Maintain a positive, caring, and professional attitude.

• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, healthcare, or commercial cleaning experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to safely use cleaning products and equipment.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to maintain regular attendance.
• Must be able to work in a nursing-home environment and follow infection-control requirements.

The employee must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive movements.
• Push and pull cleaning equipment and carts.
• Lift and carry cleaning supplies and equipment as required.
• Safely perform housekeeping duties throughout the facility.
• Work around residents who may have mobility, cognitive, or other limitations.

The Housekeeper works throughout a skilled nursing facility and may be exposed to cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, infectious materials, dust, and other environmental hazards. Appropriate training and PPE will be provided as required.

The employee must maintain the confidentiality of resident, employee, and facility information and comply with all applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.