Housekeeper, Hospitality ​/ Hotel ​/ Catering

JOB DESCRIPTION Housekeeper DEPARTMENT:
HousekeepingPOSITION;

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

REPORTING:

This position is responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

FLSA STATUS;
Non-ExemptESSF.NTIAL

JOB FUNCTIONS:

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

JOB FUNCTIONS:

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.

Language

Skills:

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.

Mathematical

Skills:

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.

Communication

Skills:

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.
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