Housekeeper

Job title:

Housekeeper

Company

Trustwell Living

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:Assures completion of all housekeeping and laundry tasks. Assumes responsibility for general cleanliness of the building. Monitors needed janitorial and maintenance work as requested.REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DESIGNEEPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
• Monitors inventory of chemicals, supplies and equipment needed for laundry and housekeeping tasks.
• Communicates chemical, supply and equipment need to Executive Director/Designee.
• Maintains required records; uses Maintenance Request Log appropriately.
• Familiarizes self with cleaning schedules of Residents’ apartments and common areas to assure completion of housekeeping tasks.
• Performs housekeeping, janitorial tasks, and minor repairs as assigned.
• Assures that other janitorial and repair requests are properly logged and monitors their completion.
• Provides laundry services as needed and/or directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Observes problems, concerns, and issues observed with Resident units, the community, and the grounds and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes other problems and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes all work, safety, and administrative rules.
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
• Records Resident information as required.
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work, safety, and other emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to adhere to assisted living principles in providing services.
• Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
• Keeps all information confidential.
• Maintains acceptable attendance record/follows work schedule.
• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks and requires minimal supervision. Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and/or overtime.
• Displays cleanliness, good grooming, personal appearance and follows dress requirements consistently.
• Displays mature behavior and attitude in speech and action.
• Displays ability/willingness to learn new skills and to teach others.
• Interacts in professional manner with Residents, public and co-workers. Works cooperatively with management. Displays willingness to assist co-workers when situation requires.
• Ability to do occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), 30 lbs. regularly.
• Adequate and clear English speaking and writing ability; able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to spend long periods on feet and to ambulate quickly.
• Is free of non-treated communicable disease.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.
• Ability to work safely and to recognize potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability/willingness to follow all policies and procedures.
• Is neat, accurate, dependable and keeps work/space clean.
• Ability/willingness to work longer than eight (8) hour shift; to work holidays or overtime and to work a seven (7) day schedule.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, and chemicals used for housekeeping and laundry tasks in public use buildings. Experience in working in a licensed care setting preferred. CPR/First Aid Certified.EDUCATION:Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred. Attendance at in-service training. Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position.

Expected salary

Location

Raytown, MO

Job date

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:58:25 GMT

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