Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the day-to-dayactivities of the Housekeeping and Laundry Department in accordance withregulations governing our facility, and as may be directed theHousekeeping/laundry supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions. - Perform day-to-day housekeepingfunctions as assigned. - Perform specific tasks in accordance with dailywork assignments. - Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, roomheating/cooling units, etc., in resident and recreational areas, etc.,as instructed. - Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures.Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures. - Cleanwindows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, andentrance/exit ways. Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wetmopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. - Ensure thatappropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performingsuch duties. - Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing,deodorizing, and disinfecting. - Clean walls and ceilings by washing,wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. - Removedirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using propercleaning/disinfecting solutions. - Clean hallways, stairways, andelevators. - Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trashreceptacle with plastic liner. - Clean vacant rooms as assigned. -Ensure that areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc.,are properly stored at all times. - Discard infectious waste intoappropriate containers. - Ensure that work/cleaning schedules arefollowed as closely as practical. - Assure that the facility ismaintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. QUALIFICATIONS: -Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education - Must be able toread, write, speak, and understand the English language. - Must possessthe ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, andto accept constructive criticism. - Must possess the ability to dealtactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,government agencies/personnel, and the general public. - Maintainsupplies, equipment, etc., and the appearance of housekeeping areas. -Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as bewilling to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at whichthey are currently functioning. - Must be able to follow written andoral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids,disinfecting solutions, etc. - Must be able to relate informationconcerning a resident\'s condition. - Must not pose a direct threat tothe health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. [For moreinformation and to apply for open positions at Fairview Commons, pleaseclickhere.]("blank"rel="noopener noreferrer"}