Housekeeper Blue Skies East The Mission

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs day-to-day housekeeping tasks in resident rooms, common areas, and offices in accordance with federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Assures that facility is maintained in a safe, clean, comfortable manner at all times to meet the needs of residents and assigned employees.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Must display tact, respect, courtesy, and patience with residents and maintain a professional demeanor and appearance in interactions with residents, family members, visitors, co-workers, supervisors and others.

Must possess strict honesty, confidentiality and integrity, and be even tempered and display good work habits.

Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Be able to work independently or under limited supervision to complete tasks promptly, effectively, and efficiently within assigned schedules and according to established standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent.

Possess general knowledge in the use of cleaning chemicals and housekeeping equipment, as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) systems.

At least one year of work experience in a similar position in a retirement community, health care center, residential apartment complex, or hotel.

EQUIPMENT AND COMPUTER OPERATIONS: General cleaning chemicals and housekeeping equipment will be used in performing the essential functions of the job, including: upright vacuum and attachments, broom, mop, and duster.

Training will be provided to familiarize candidate with all equipment and chemicals used in accordance with material safety directives to ensure safety and proper operation during use.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Ongoing training related to environmental services and housekeeping functions recommended.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs routine cleaning and repetitive tasks alone or with others to include: baseboard cleaning, mopping, sweeping, dusting, window washing, vacuuming, spot carpet cleaning, toilet cleaning, and other general cleaning and arranging of lightweight furniture, fixtures, and equipment in resident rooms and common areas.Replaces all paper towel, toilet paper, and soap dispenser supplies in the facility.Empties trash containers in facility daily to include those located in resident rooms, bathrooms, offices, and common areas.Obtains Supervisor approval prior to performing resident-requested deviations from regularly scheduled service routines.

Maintains supplies and equipment in a safe manner; maintains MSDS sheets on all chemicals used and stored.Reports supply inventory shortages and missing, unserviceable, or defective fixtures and equipment to include vacuums, light bulbs, towel and tissue holders, safety bars, windows, faucets, hardware, appliances, to Supervisor for proper action.Maintains assigned schedule and does not deviate without receiving prior Supervisor approval; reports any down time to Supervisor to maximize effectiveness and efficiency for the benefit of Village residents.Promptly informs Supervisor of any changes in resident lifestyle, habits, or behavior that may indicate the need for staff intervention; promptly reports any concerns regarding resident and employee health or safety to Supervisor.Attends in-service meetings and training sessions, as directed.Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

DIRECT REPORTS: None.

INTERNAL CONTROL: Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures are complied with.

This position will handle confidential resident information and must treat such with appropriate sensitivity.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a climate-controlled facility.

Must be able to perform 7 to 8 hours daily of sustained physical activity consisting of walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Incumbent must be able to push a housekeeping cart weighing 40 pounds, as well as empty trash containers weighing up to 40 pounds.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn as needed to minimize exposure to health hazards, and training regarding the use of same will be provided to ensure safety and proper wear during use.

Few environmental hazards are present, although the threat of communicable disease exists.

Mild cleaning products, waxes, and soaps are used in the immediate area.

Mild pesticides are used periodically to control bug infestation.

WORK SCHEDULE: Core work hours vary, Monday through Friday, and may require working alternating weekends and holidays.

Special projects or assignments may require working additional hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WORK LOCATION: Village I (The Mission) or Village II Health Care Center.

ATTIRE/DRESS CODE: Designated uniform must be worn and must be kept clean and in serviceable condition.

Village employee ID badge or name tag must be worn at all times while on duty.

Close-toed, slip-resistant shoes must be worn.

PPE, to include gloves and safety goggles, must be worn as required.

It is the intention of Air Force Village to ensure that employees maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times while on duty.

RANGE OF PAY: Dependent upon qualifications and experience, with the intent to be competitive within the market.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.