Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the day-to-day

activities of the Housekeeping and Laundry Department in accordance with

regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed the

Housekeeping/laundry supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions. - Perform day-to-day housekeeping

functions as assigned. - Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily

work assignments. - Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room

heating/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. - Clean

windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and

entrance/exit ways. Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet

mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. - Ensure that

appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing

such duties. - Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing,

deodorizing, and disinfecting. - Clean walls and ceilings by washing,

wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. - Remove

dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper

cleaning/disinfecting solutions. - Clean hallways, stairways, and

elevators. - Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash

receptacle 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 into

appropriate containers. - Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are

followed as closely as practical. - Assure that the facility is

maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. QUALIFICATIONS: -

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education - Must be able to

read, write, speak, and understand the English language. - Must possess

the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and

to accept constructive criticism. - Must possess the ability to deal

tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,

government agencies/personnel, and the general public. - Maintain

supplies, equipment, etc., and the appearance of housekeeping areas. -

Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be

willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which

they are currently functioning. - Must be able to follow written and

oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids,

disinfecting solutions, etc. - Must be able to relate information

concerning a resident\'s condition. - Must not pose a direct threat to

the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. [For more

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