Housekeeping
- Ensure that common areas, including guest restrooms, are clean, neat and free of odor.
- Ensure that common areas and residents' rooms/apartments are cleaned in accordance to schedule. This should include but is not limited to the following:
- Vacuuming all carpeted areas
- Dusting all furniture, common area items, handrails, and hanging pictures
- Cleaning glass surfaces
- Cleaning doors, doorways, and walls of fingerprints or other dirt
- Vacuuming upholstery furniture according to schedule
- Cleaning and disinfecting common areas and residents' bathrooms
- Sanitizing and disinfecting soiled utility bins according to schedule
- Cleaning and organizing laundry areas and storage closets according to schedule
- Launder residence linens, towels, sheets, and other items according to schedule and as needed.
- Launder residents' personal clothes, sheets, and towels according to schedule.
- Ensure that residents' personal items remain separate at all times and are returned promptly to the residents' room once laundered.
- Assists with other duties as assigned.
Housekeeping Ordering and Inventory
- Order housekeeping supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper inventory.
- Maintain an organized housekeeping cart complete with all needed items.
- Work with the Executive Director to maintain a housekeeping inventory within budget.
Regulatory Compliance and Sanitation
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSDS, and the residence policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the housekeeping cart and other supplies are in a safe area as to prevent any injuries to residents, employees, or visitors.
- Ensure proper disposal of soiled clothing or linens in compliance with infection control standards.
- Ensure that hazardous cleaning products are properly stored and labeled
Hiring, Supervising and Training
- Participate in the recruitment and hiring of housekeeping employees.
- Supervise all housekeeping employees, ensure adequate staffing in the housekeeping department.
- Lead by example, encourage teamwork, promote residence philosophy, and provide ongoing coaching to employees.
- Conduct regular performance appraisals with employees.
- Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by employees.
- Oversee and implement the training of all housekeeping employees in accordance with state and federal regulations, residence policies, and training programs.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of one year housekeeping experience
- Supervisory or management experience preferred
- Desire to work with older adults
Knowledge Requirements
- OSHA Standards
- MSD Sheets
- Sensitivity to residents
- Any additional training or certifications required by the residence
Coordinate housekeeping services in keeping with OSHA guidelines, residence policies and housekeeping budget. Order and inventory housekeeping supplies, maintain a clean and healthy residence environment, and supervise housekeeping employees.