Housekeeper

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Housekeeper

DEPARTMENT: The Retreat

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE: 2

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Performs housekeeping and maintenance-related tasks, as directed, to ensure the operations of The Retreat run smoothly.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Dry mop floor removing completely dirt, debris, and miscellaneous matter from surface according to required frequency.
• Wet mop floor by completely covering floor with correct solution and removing all spillage, stains, dirt, debris and/or miscellaneous matter from fibers according to required frequency.
• Utilize figure 8 technique in hallways and large rooms, outlines areas to be wet mopped and works from farthest corner to doorway in smaller areas and/or patient rooms.
• Vacuums carpets removing all dust, dirt, debris and/or miscellaneous matter from fibers according to required frequency.
• Thoroughly cleans offices (e.g. desks, file cabinets, chairs, shelves, office equipment and other furniture), walls, windows. Light fixtures, ceilings, furniture, equipment, and miscellaneous surfaces removing dust, dirt, debris and/or miscellaneous matter from the surface leaving a streak less, clean appearance according to required frequency.
• Thoroughly cleans and disinfects unoccupied and occupied apartments. (e.g. beds, furniture, fixtures, floors, walls, chairs, etc.)
• Demonstrate initiative (e.g. anticipates needs) make good use of time, sets priorities and take care of routine and emergency in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Disinfects all surfaces with germicidal detergent according to required frequency and as needed. This may include pet dander and waste.
• Thoroughly cleans and disinfects clinical areas by disinfecting all areas that come in contact with member or are exposed to potentially infectious materials.
• Checks and properly fills dispensers to meet the daily needs of the users
• Ensures trash, biomedical waste, white office paper, cans and bottles are packaged, transported, disposed or recycles according to established regulatory guidelines.
• Empties receptacles and/or pick then up according to required frequency.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reacts appropriately to fire and emergency preparedness drills and events according to policies.
• Report equipment repairs to his/her supervisor as soon as they are observed.
• Leaves equipment clean and in good operating condition for the next co-worker.
• Assists co-workers, members, visitors and volunteers in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.