Housekeeping

Position Summary

Housekeeping is responsible for taking care of the Tree of Life building’s general cleanliness and providing tidy and sanitary amenities for our residents in a courteous and friendly manner.

Essential Functions

• Provide basic housekeeping duties including cleaning common areas, assigned resident rooms changing the linens, laundry for the residents and house linens, vacuuming, dusting and collecting and removing trash and debris.
• Clean, disinfect and store all equipment at the end of the shift.
• Always maintain a safe environment e.g. wet floor signs, safe storage.
• Maintain a positive relationship with employees, visitors and residents
• Monitor and report on the inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Help maintain a pleasant and cheerful, home-like environment for our residents.
• May be asked to assist with dishes and clean up after meals if the team is short staffed.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Always introduces self to residents, families and visitors.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Always maintain resident confidentiality.

The above requirements are representative of minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the individual will possess the ability and aptitude to perform each duty proficiently.