Housekeeper - Full-Time - 1st Shift

Homestead Of Shawnee Operations - Shawnee, KS

Full-time

Shawnee, KS

About the position

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the community, ensuring that all areas including resident rooms, bathrooms, dining areas, and common spaces are kept in pristine condition. This role involves a variety of cleaning tasks and adherence to safety and corporate policies, while also ensuring respect and dignity towards residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Community's personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the appropriate personnel.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Vacuum resident rooms, halls, and common areas with carpeting.
• Sweep and mop tile and linoleum floors.
• Strip and wax floors according to schedule.
• Empty and clean trashcans and barrels.
• Clean bathrooms including sinks, toilets, grab bars, floors, walls, and showers.
• Clean mirrors and windows.
• Dust ceilings, vents, lights, and other high areas regularly.
• Move furniture to ensure cleanliness.
• Clean mattresses and beds according to schedule, flipping mattresses if needed.
• Clean dining areas after meals and special events.
• Clean all common areas, employee break rooms, visitor toilets, sinks, hallways, and handrails.
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety.
• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or obtain assistance when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.