HOUSEKEEPER

• Clean assignment of resident rooms and bathrooms daily as assigned in accordance with facility 
• procedures
• Keep resident rooms and contents clean and orderly in accordance with the wishes of the resident
• Clean other areas of the facility daily as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor including one or 
• more of the following:
  • Tub/Shower rooms
  • Offices
  • Kitchen
  • Day rooms
  • Activity rooms
  • Halls and lobby
  • Utility rooms
  • Nurses stations
  • Linen areas
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect when performing duties in resident care areas
• Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public
• Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility
• Secure cleaning chemicals in locked housekeeping cart or closet unless in immediate possession and use
• Promptly report any needed repairs to Housekeeping Supervisor
• Perform other housekeeping related tasks as assigned by Housekeeping Supervisor
• Assist Housekeeping Supervisor with weekly and monthly major housekeeping tasks when requested to do so
• React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions

• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information

• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property

• Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance

• Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete the assigned responsibilities of the department

• Knowledge of basic principles of cleaning and disinfecting

• Dependability

• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL Capacities: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.

• Must be able to bend, squat, pull, stoop and push up to 50 pounds.

Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred
License: None Required
Work Experience: Housekeeping experience in a long term care facility or as a housekeeper in an 
institutional setting preferred.

Language Skills:
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to 
be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.

Mathematical Skills:
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole 
numbers, common
fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.

Communication Skills:
• Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and 
outside resources and
agencies.