Housekeeper FT

Description

The housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing rooms and furnishings, and floor care in assigned areas, following established policies and procedures while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation, and providing assistance and support to residents at Wesley Towers. 

Assist with laundry duties as requested.

Summary of Responsibilities:

1. Provide floor care appropriate to surface type as needed.

2. Keep up-to-date with chemicals currently in use along with their proper usage and procedures for use.

3. Assist with set up for various functions taking place within The Wesley complex.

4. Assist with internal moves of residents by the packing and unpacking of personal belongings and moving furniture as assigned.

5. Deliver clean linen and towels to the appropriate storage areas as assigned.

6. Assist in searching for and finding missing clothing, marking them; then returning them to the proper owner.

Special Demands:

Must be flexible to change of duties and work areas.  Must demonstrate ability to work directly with the elderly in a one-to-one situation, to communicate clearly what your tasks are and to help alleviate apprehensive feelings the resident may have concerning your tasks.  Must be able to concentrate on detail with frequent interruptions.  Consideration of residents is the  first priority when performing tasks.  It is essential that infection control be practiced daily and must be in compliance with State and Federal regulations.  Must be able to distinguish smells and see well enough to determine whether or not surfaces are clean.  Will be on-call as needed so will need access to transportation with little or no notice and some means of getting a message by phone for emergency call-in purposes.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED preferred.  Must be able to read, write, and/or receive oral or written instructions.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.  Previous experience in working with older adults preferred.