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About the position
The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleanliness and servicing of assigned areas within the facility. This role involves the care of cleaning equipment and the effective use of various cleaning supplies such as soaps, disinfectants, finishes, abrasives, and polishes. The Housekeeper works under limited supervision, performing standardized and repetitive tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and patients.
Responsibilities
- Cleans and disinfects resident & patient areas, restrooms, showers/baths, corridors, and utility rooms.
- Dusts and damp mops floors, dusts/damp wipes furniture and equipment, cleans windowsills, and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion.
- Scours and sanitizes bathtubs, sinks, and similar fixtures.
- Replenishes paper towel, toilet paper, and soap supplies.
- Polishes metal surfaces.
- Cleans glass panels in doors and partitions.
- Keeps storage areas organized and arranges supplies.
- Cleans and disinfects beds, bedside cabinets, over bed tables, and wheelchairs.
- Empties waste baskets, cleans and relines them.
- Vacuums/shampoos carpets and shampoos upholstered furniture.
- Removes drapery and cubical curtains when needed.
- Cleans and disinfects shower stalls, sitz baths, water fountains, chute doors, fire extinguishers, and stationary ice containers.
- Draws supplies as needed from the Environmental Service Office or designated area.
- Conforms to all fire and safety regulations.
Requirements
- No formal education required, but a High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Environmental Services experience is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.
- Knowledge of environmental services materials such as finishes, disinfectants, soaps, abrasives, and cleaning tools is required.
- Ability to maintain assigned areas in compliance with corporate standards.
- Familiarity with proper cleaning techniques for isolation or biohazardous areas.
