Job Summary:

The Housekeeper ensures facility cleanliness and appearance of residents' cottages, apartments, and rooms as well as common areas by performing various routine cleaning procedures, observing universal precautions, and maintaining a trustworthy relationship with residents and staff.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains high levels of facility cleanliness and appearance by performing routine cleaning tasks daily which consist of, but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and complete bathroom cleaning.
• Refreshes bath area by cleaning tub, toilet, and sinks; removing used towels and bathmats.
• Presents a positive image within Salemtowne by having a friendly and cooperative relationship with residents and staff. Supports & promotes the Salemtowne Shines culture and philosophy.
• Contribute to teamwork by assisting other staff as assigned or needed.
• Protects residents and employees by adhering to infection control policies and OSHA requirements.
• Ensures responsiveness to residents’ needs by restocking housekeeping cart at end of each shift.
• Keeps residence clean by removing trash, newspapers, recyclables, and returning Salemtowne property to its proper location.
• Keeps residents safe by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive maintenance; calling Maintenance for repairs.
• Completes other duties as assigned and enhances housekeeping reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Supports Salemtowne Shines culture & philosophy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team.
• Safety conscious.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to learn and understand.
• Strong work ethic.
• Technical knowledge of biohazard procedures.
• Responsive to requests.
• Ability to meet OSHA compliance standards.
• Working knowledge of general facility cleaning procedures.

Education and Experience:

• One (1) two (2) years’ general facilities housekeeping experience, preferred but will train.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of standing and walking short distances for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push objects greater than 50 pounds.
• Stoop and bend at the knees, twisting from side to side at the waist.
• Reach above, below, and at shoulder level.
• Sensory demands include vision correctable to 20/20, touch using fine finger movement/dexterity, smell, and hear correctable to normal range.

Work Environment:

Works throughout the community. Possible work hazards include airborne particles, moving parts, muscular strains, offensive odors, and toxic chemicals/fumes.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will employment relationship.