Housekeeper

 

 129^th Street Residence

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc.

 

Job Description: Housekeeper

Under the supervision of the Superintendent, direct and oversee the housekeeping services to all residents with the goal of providing a clean, safe, and personalized home for all the residents at 129^th Street Residence.

 

Supervision:

• With the Superintendent, arrange schedule of tasks and auxiliary staff to insure

that all the housekeeping needs are met on a daily basis.

• Housekeeping Services to the Resident Floors:

Complete and/or supervise the completion of the following:

 

Tasks / Responsibilities

• Assure that all areas on the resident floors are clean and free of potential safety

 hazards.

• Tidy the lounge and common area: surfaces and floors
• Make the Beds
• Clean the Bathrooms
•  Empty Trash
• Assure each resident has access to an adequate supply of toilet paper, soap, ect.
• Dust and clean resident rooms.

• Vacuum the Residents Rooms
• Change the Linens.
• Launder the Linens.
• Launder each resident’s personal clothing, as needed by specific residents.

 

Other:

• Work as a member of a team to establish and maintain, respect for, and

communication with the residents.

• Work cooperatively with other staff members.

• Share information about resident’s progress, needs, and problems with

the other staff members.

• Attend training sessions and conferences as required for the enhancement

of your job skills.

• Implement emergency procedures when necessary.
• Submit all required reports in a complete and timely manner.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications Expected:

• You must be 21 years of age.
• You must be emotionally, mentally, and physically able to perform your

job responsibilities.

• You must be able to speak, read, and write English (as required by DSS

regulation 487.9.13)