Job Details
**New Hope Valley**
**Housekeeper - July 16th, 2021**
**Saginaw Township, MI - Part Time to Full Time**
**POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS**
**TITLE:** Housekeeper
**FLSA:** Non Exempt
**SUMMARY OF DUTIES:**
An employee in this position is responsible for providing regularly scheduled cleaning services in a Home for Aged (HFA) Assisted Living and Memory Care environment to maintain a pleasant, welcoming, sanitary and safe environment for residents, visitors and staff. An employee in this position works under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Clean all resident apartments, common areas and offices of the community including items such as, but not limited to, floors, furniture, windows, lights, waste baskets, furnishings, walls, mirrors, drinking fountains, basins, commodes, tubs and showers, etc. according to community procedures; empty trash containers daily; stock laundry rooms, staff lounge and community restrooms with necessary supplies.
- Maintain cleanliness of the community by using cleaning methods such as, but not limited to, dusting, sweeping, sanitizing, damp mopping/scrubbing, vacuuming, washing, wiping, polishing, disinfecting as indicated with appropriate cleaning products; complete cleaning regimen on a daily and annual basis as designated by the Front desk manager.
- Operate washing machines, clothes dryers, vacuums, carpet cleaners and other machinery required for cleaning; handling of dirty clothes and linens and sort, fold and put away clothing according to community procedures; make beds and change bed linens as scheduled.
- Maintain clean and organized housekeeping, laundry and linen rooms, including maintenance of equipment; maintain inventory of housekeeping supplies and report to the Front Desk Manager needed supplies and equipment repairs; report any furnishing repairs to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Establish effective working relationships with residents; develop and maintain an open relationship with residents of the community through regular interaction; encourage and support residents.
- Report to the Front Desk Manager any incident, problem or concern regarding a resident or housekeeping request.
- Practice appropriate safety, environmental, infection control, and safe handling, use and disposal of cleaning products, etc; familiar with (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment and universal precautions relating to OSHA-Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.
- Become familiar with location of communitys Disaster Manual and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the reporting system specified in the Right to Know policy.
- Excellent attendance, timeliness in reporting to work, and discussion of all absences, injuries and illnesses with Front Desk Manager.
- Attend minimum of 10 in-service training programs per 12-month period.
- Other related duties as assigned.
**POSITION REQUIRMENTS - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES**
- Knowledge of proper handling, cleaning, disposing or moving of cleaning products in compliance with regulations relating to MSDS, OSHA, EPA and State Health Department.
- Good multitasking and prioritizing skills including ability to meet deadlines, solve problems, act independently and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to react quickly and decisively in the event of an emergency.
- Friendly, courteous manner; highly motivated, patient, compassionate; excellent communication skills with residents of varying degrees of abilities.
- Affinity for seniors and genuine care regarding their well-being with an ability to maintain appropriate attitude and conduct for the welfare of residents; compassionate; demonstrate an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the resident and an understanding of their rights, the aging process and diseases of the elderly.
- Present an open, positive, and professional image to all residents, visitors, co-workers and general public by displaying general warmth and kindness in a friendly, courteous, and respectful manner at all times and under all circumstances.
- Display honesty, integrity, dependability and ability to work as a team member, possess good interpersonal skills and maintain a positive attitude toward employment; ability to communicate effectively and appropriately and maintain confidentiality of resident information in compliance with HIPPA regulations.
- Reliable transportation to work with flexibility to work on any day of the week, any designated shift.
- Ability to identify own personal strengths and weaknesses and discuss with supervision.
- Satisfactory references, background check, drug screen, pre-employment physical and current PPD(or chest x-ray) for tuberculosis.
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
* High School or GED equivalent
* Previous work experience with housekeeping responsibilities
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT**
- Work is performed in a residential community setting; the presence of dirt, dust, fumes are inherent aspects of this position; high noise levels during performance of job may occur; possible exposure to chemicals and unpleasant conditions such as cleaning of human waste and bodily fluids to maintain a sanitary environment for residents, visitors and staff of the community.
- Speaking, hearing and seeing required to perform job responsibilities; reading/writing; understand directions and communicate verbally.
- Specific vision abilities required include color, close and far vision acuity, depth perception and ability to adjust vision focus.
- The employee must be in good physical health and have the ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, walk-at least 3 miles/day, sit, lift, grasp, perform repetitive motions involving extensive bending/twisting-at least 25times/day, stooping, pushing, pulling, fingering, wrist motions and foot operations; ability to stand for an extended period of time without significant rest period; possess strength/stamina to lift more than 100lbs. with assist
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