Job Title : Housekeeper / Laundry
General Description : The housekeeper / laundry worker is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the facility’s common areas and resident rooms. In addition, the housekeeper performs laundry duties including the day-to-day laundry requirements for the facility and the residents.
Days and Hours on Duty :
- Housekeeper / laundry workers are on duty at the facility 7 days a week (refer to Personnel Report LIC 500).
Duties and Responsibilities :
Cleans all common areas in the facility and resident rooms on a routine schedule.Notifies the Administrator of additional cleaning or repair work needed.Coordinate room cleaning and weekly linen laundry with caregivers to ensure that care giving issues are not compromised.Keeps cleaning cart and cleaning supplies neat and orderly.Performs day-to-day laundry functions and specific tasks assigned.Collects sorts and launders soiled linens, garments, etc.Distributes clean laundry, linen, and garments to residents.Dry / fold resident clothing to resident’s rooms.Coordinate resident linen laundry on a weekly basis.Ensures cleaning products are locked at all time and inaccessible to residents.Maintain laundry area is clean and maintained.Ensure that laundry soap is always available in the laundry room.Is available for other duties as assigned by the administrator.Help as needed with any assistance during resident mealtime.Qualifications :
18 years of age or older (Verified by birth certificate or driver’s License).Housekeeper and laundry experience in a commercial building.Previous employer references and / or letters of recommendation.Obtained criminal clearance prior to employment.Obtained Health Screening and TB clearance, in good physical and mental health, capable of performing assigned tasks.Ability to read and speak and understand English.Participates in required appropriate job training.Possess knowledge of housekeeping and sanitation principles.Possess knowledge of infection control prevention.Understands what to do and who to call in case of a resident emergency.Will ensure that at no time resident’s rights are violated and any alleged abuse is reported.