HOUSEKEEPER (Full Time)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, performs daily cleaning tasks for patient and resident rooms, nursing station, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Housekeeping Department and in accordance with The Redwoods standards and objectives.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform most of the position responsibilities, the Area Housekeeper shall or may:
• Perform all housekeeping services-related tasks demonstrating service orientation to fellow employees, client staff and customers
• Perform basic cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods
• Dusts horizontal surfaces
• Empties wastebaskets, removes waste, clean and relines basket.
• Damp wipe cleans all furniture
• Cleans and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in bathrooms
• Mops and sanitizes floors of rooms and offices
• Spot cleans walls and windows
• Polishes metal surfaces
• Replenishes room supplies
• Performs "check-out" and/or cycle cleaning as assigned
• Vacuums carpets; spot cleans as needed
• Collect, wash, sort and distributes personal linen as assigned
• Transports soiled linen to central collection point
• Measure and mix cleaning chemicals
• Deep Clean resident rooms as scheduled and directed.
• Other duties as assigned based on scope of responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 to 5 years of housekeeping experience in a skilled nursing or retirement community facility.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills
• After initial training, demonstrate ability to utilize supplies, tools and equipment properly.
• Demonstrates proficiency in clear and effective English communication, both verbal and written, coupled with a strong ability to comprehend and execute instructions accurately in various formats.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands include stooping, bending, turning and stretching, moving equipment and walking.
• Must have full range of motion.
• Physical health and stamina equal to the demands of the job.
• Manual dexterity required to handle equipment.
• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Must be able to walk distances equal to the length of the campus (approximately 5 – 7 acres) to handle emergency services.

The Redwoods is an EOE employer