Memory Care Housekeeper-FT M-F

Description

The primary responsibility of the Housekeeper is to clean all assigned areas daily with attention to standards of quality, quantity, and safety.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Prior experience in cleaning field preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Current Virginia driver’s license and meets driver eligibility requirements per Sunnyside policy HR069.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain its’ integrity. Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach when engaging all individuals.

Requirements

• Thoroughly clean rooms as assigned following established techniques and procedures within scheduled time constraints.
• Report housekeeping and maintenance requests by completing appropriate form within appropriate time frame.  Also reports all unsafe working conditions or equipment malfunctions immediately to supervisor.
• Clean floors; dry mop, wet mop and sweep when and where necessary.
• Vacuum carpets and rugs and put back in appropriate areas.
• Use appropriate cleaning agents for designated areas; furniture polish treated cloth for furniture, damp cloth for window sills, etc.
• Clean and disinfect resident and public bathrooms while checking and replacing necessary supplies to maintain adequate supply.
• Clean stairways, elevators, entrances and exits inside and out removing loose debris.
• Clean light fixtures, handrails and hallway pictures on a routine basis; use disinfectant for handrails if necessary.
• Remove all trash from designated work areas daily and dispose of it properly.
• Maintain equipment used to perform daily duties ensuring cleanliness and inventory of supplies.  This includes cleaning carts, buckets, mops, dusting cloths, etc.
• Makes beds after room has been sterilized and/or on request from resident for a set fee.