Job Details

Purpose:

To maintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly and attractive manner in accordance with established procedures and as directed by supervisor; assure that the highest degree of cleanliness and sanitation is maintained at all times.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job
• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions and make decisions
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, State officials, and general public
• Must have compassion for, and desire to work with, the elderly and understand their needs
• Must be able to work full or part time on a regular schedule
• Must meet all state health requirements
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation

• Follow cleaning schedule and instructions as directed by supervisor, including resident rooms, offices and public areas
• Sweep and vacuum all assigned areas
• Clean and/or polish all room furnishings, fixtures, ledges, heating/air conditioning units in resident rooms and all public areas
• Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms and all public areas
• Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing
• Clean all hallways, stairways and elevators as necessary
• Empty all wastebaskets
• Submit maintenance work orders of general maintenance concerns and/or problems to Maintenance Director or Administrator
• Report to supervisor any unsafe/hazardous conditions within the community and any needed repairs to housekeeping or other facility equipment
• Clean and check model rooms and work in concert with admissions to insure that all incoming residents' rooms are cleaned and ready for move-in
• Clean the employee break room when necessary
• Check and refill all paper towel and soap dispensers as necessary
• Assist with laundry duties as directed or as needed including, but not limited to linens, towels, and resident personal laundry
• Follow soiled and clean laundry protocol as directed by supervisor
• Provide inventory of chemicals, supplies, linens as required
• Log water or heat temperatures as required or requested
• Follow infection control and universal precautions policy
• Attend in-services and staff meetings as requested
• Keep janitor closets and housekeeping supply rooms clean and orderly
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor or Administrator
• Clean exterior windows, patios, or other outside areas as requested or assigned