Housekeeping
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General Description

Under the direction of the Housekeeping / Laundry Supervisor, the Housekeeper is

responsible for cleaning resident rooms and other interior and exterior Facility areas and

assisting in maintaining a clean and attractive environment for the residents.

Essential Duties

1. Cleans and straightens (including vacuuming, wiping, moping, polishing, etc.)

rooms, offices, and common areas; polishes and removes items; checks that

resident rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner.

2. Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet Facility

needs.

3. Cleans and sanitizes areas of responsibility according to Facility policy and

procedure.

4. Moves and arranges resident's furniture and equipment as directed by the

supervisor.

5. Cleans resident dining areas at the completion of meal service and adheres to

weekly cleaning schedule of the dining area.

6. Cleans and sanitizes resident bathrooms and common bath areas.

7. Cleans and maintains windows and walls in resident rooms and common areas.

8. Complies with weekly departmental cleaning schedule.

9. Adheres to all cleaning chemical hazards as indicated on supplies.

10. Demonstrates ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e. fire extinguisher).

11. Demonstrates ability to identify / respond appropriately to potential behavioral

outbursts.

12. Complies with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) guidelines for chemical use.

13. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

14. Performs Laundry Aide duties as needed.

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: