Housekeeper I

The position performs work necessary to keep the facility in a neat, clean, safe, and comfortable manner.  This includes cleaning and sanitizing resident rooms, bathrooms, public areas, lounges, offices, nurse’s stations, med rooms and conference rooms.

·         Keeps carts, equipment, and area cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift.

·         Cleans all bathrooms (resident and public) stools and bowls, (inside and out), daily.

·         Washes all bathrooms walls, doors and mirrors.

·         Removes trash from resident rooms, lounge areas, offices, conference rooms.

·         Insures that an adequate linen supply is always available in the linen closets.

·         Cleans all floor registers, windowsills and all flat surfaces daily.

·         Dust mops and wet mops all uncarpeted areas daily. Cleans hallway walls as needed.

·         Dusts, vacuums and cleans all lounges, ancillary offices, med rooms, nurse’s stations, offices.

·         Cleans all shower room floors, walls, mirrors and equipment.

·         Follows written and oral instructions on proper chemical use.

This position requires ability to lift, push and move equipment, supplies, etc., up to fifty pounds.  Constant standing and walking is required.  Frequent bending, lifting, squatting, kneeling also required. Must be able to move about in tight spaces and between objects, furniture and equipment.  Ability to maneuver equipment such as vacuums, mop, ability to receive verbal instructions and converse with co-workers, residents and visitors.