Midwest Health - Shawnee, KS
posted 2 months ago
The Housekeeper at Homestead of Shawnee plays a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the community. This full-time position involves performing a variety of cleaning tasks to ensure that all areas, including resident rooms, bathrooms, dining areas, hallways, common areas, and offices, are kept in pristine condition. The Housekeeper is responsible for a range of duties that include mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, sweeping, dusting, polishing, and buffing surfaces to create a welcoming and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors alike. In addition to routine cleaning tasks, the Housekeeper must comply with the community's personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures. This includes reporting any witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse or neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC, or Charge Nurse on Duty. The role requires treating residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity while maintaining the confidentiality of all resident and family information. Punctuality and adherence to the work schedule are essential, as is the ability to perform cleaning tasks efficiently and effectively. The Housekeeper will also be responsible for specific cleaning duties such as vacuuming resident rooms, hallways, and common areas, sweeping and mopping tile and linoleum floors, stripping and waxing floors according to a set schedule, and ensuring that bathrooms are cleaned thoroughly. Additional responsibilities include cleaning mirrors and windows, dusting high areas, moving furniture for thorough cleaning, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas after meals and special events. Compliance with all State and Federal regulations, including those related to infection control and hazardous materials, is mandatory. The Housekeeper must also be prepared to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.