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JOB TITLE: HOUSEKEEPER

DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

REPORTS TO: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

The following job description is a general outline of essential and common functions related to the performance of your job. All employees of the community are expected as a condition of employment to perform tasks as assigned by management whether included in your job description or not.

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JOB SUMMARY:

This position is to perform scheduled housekeeping tasks as may be assigned by the Director of Environmental Services. Position may mop, sweep, dust, wash windows, shampoo and vacuum carpets, arrange furniture etc., and generally. clean furniture, equipment, fixtures and hardware.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (list specific job duties)

A. Using proper chemicals, tools, and equipment, dusts and cleans assigned areas including Residents’ rooms, living areas, furniture, fixtures, vents, lavatories, and basins as scheduled.

B. Using proper chemicals in proper proportions may dust-mop or wet-mop or spot-mop floors.

C. Empties trash containers, replaces liners as appropriate and disposes of trash in proper receptacles.

D. Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regarding Residents’ Rights.

E. Must be able to walk and/or stand for extended periods.

F. Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting.

JOB DESCRIPTION

HOUSEKEEPER

G. Vacuums and/or shampoos carpets as necessary.

H. Utilizes proper chemicals/equipment to wash and dry windows.

I. Room moves which includes moving all Resident’s personal belongings to new assigned room.

J. Reports repair needs to supervisor or maintenance department as appropriate.

K. Identifies and corrects safety hazards and abides by safety rules.

QUALIFICATIONS:

§ Functional literacy in English is required

§ Physical ability to lift/carry /operate equipment and supplies is necessary

§ Experience in institutional housekeeping or maintenance is helpful

§ Experience in the use of floor-care equipment is helpful

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary