Housekeeping at Worcester

Job Description

POSITION:

Housekeeper

 

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

 

 

 

RELATIONSHIP

The Housekeeper reports directly to the Plant Operations Director

 

PURPOSE

 

The Housekeeper is responsible for keeping the community clean and safe for residents, staff and visitors, as well as laundering towels, bed linens, and resident personal laundry. S/he will also be responsible for cleaning resident apartments.

 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Communication

  Advises supervisor when supplies diminish for reorder

  Communicates effectively with supervisor

 

Compliance/Safety:

  Maintains a clean laundry room in an orderly manner and stores chemicals in accordance with product or supervisor instruction

  Follows standards and practices for the use of specific chemicals and is familiar with emergency procedures if chemicals are misused

  Follows emergency procedures effectively when chemicals are accidentally misused

  Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste

 

Facilities and Maintenance

  Thoroughly cleans all assigned resident apartments as scheduled by supervisor

  Cleans bathrooms completely: swabs toilet bowl, cleanses sinks and bathtubs, wipes countertops, cleans mirrors, and sterilizes floors

  Vacuums all exposed areas completely, including edges

  Empties and rinses (if necessary) wastebaskets

  Cleans kitchen area completely: wipes counters and under objects, mops kitchen floor

  Washes inside of windows as needed

  Dusts flat surfaces that are uncluttered and demonstrates care of residents belongings

  Cleans all common areas according to standards and practices including elevators, halls, landings, stairs, resident activity areas, lobbies, and model units and cleans other flat surfaces as scheduled or requested by supervisor

  Checks and touches up vacant units according to assigned schedule

  Maintains housekeeping and laundry carts in a clean and orderly manner

  Maintains the cleanliness of public restrooms

  Washes and dries all laundry, including resident’s personal laundry using cleaning products appropriate to the type of wash.

  Folds linen and returns to appropriate location

 

Public Relations / Marketing

  Represents the community with a positive attitude and pride when interacting with potential residents and families

  Develops and practices the “30-second commercial” and uses it to greet visitors

Job Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATICATION

 

Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste

 

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

  Washer/dryer (commercial or residential).

  Wet/dry vacuum.

  Housekeeping and laundry carts.

  Chemical cleaning supplies.

  Iron

  Scrubbers

  Window squeegee

  Gloves

  Buckets on wheels

  Trigger pray bottles

  Dust pans, brooms and mops.

  Sprayers

  Scrub brush; scouring pads.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Demonstrates appropriate physical stamina to assist or lift residents when needed and in emergencies

 

Disclaimer:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Country: USA, State: Massachusetts, City: Worcester, Company: Benchmark Senior Living.