Residential Housekeeper

Residential Housekeeper

Summary of Responsibilities : The Residential Housekeeper provides a high standard of cleanliness in all areas of the facility to ensure a healthy and attractive environment for residents and staff. Responsible for cleaning residential living (apartments, villas, cottages and vistas), Personal Care, Nursing Care, Core / Administration areas, public areas, and common areas.

Essential Functions / Duties :

• Adheres to proper and regulatory procedures for cleaning and sanitizing the facility, complying with essential job tasks while striving for a high-quality standard.
• Maintains satisfactory standards in the safe and responsible use of chemicals and equipment.
• Sorts, counts, stocks and distributes clean linen items as required.
• Follow all prescribe cleaning procedures for various areas of the facility including routine inspections of area of leadership.
• Moves and exchange carts, take down and re-hang sheers and drapes.
• Always utilize Standard precautions for infection control.
• Move furniture items, as needed, to facilitate cleaning or to set up tables and chairs etc. for special functions. Occasionally climb ladders to complete cleaning assignments.
• Demonstrates interest in learning additional aspects of the job.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills by responding to service requests with a positive attitude and sense of urgency.
• Follows schedules and time frames for tasks to be completed.
• Provides a positive role model especially during new employee training. Provides encouragement and positive examples of life at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
• Assures the safety of the residents within the facility. Participate in and complete all required ongoing training, including monthly online and in-person training, annual skills competencies education, and role-specific certifications, to ensure continued competence and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.

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Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time or part-time position, during 1st or 2nd shift hours. This position requires a rotating weekend schedule with every other Saturday and Sunday as part of the routine schedule. Days of work depend on scheduled days. Evening, weekend, on-call, holiday, and work during inclement weather may be required.

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