Housekeeper

General Description:  

            Maintains assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly, attractive manner in accordance with established procedures, as directed by supervisor, to assure the highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Must be able to understand, speak and read English.
2. Must be knowledgeable of housekeeping practices, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to health care facilities.
3. Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrants such action.
4. Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles  and be willing to incorporate them into existing housekeeping practices.
5. Must have economical use of supplies, care and use of equipment.
6. Must be able to keep up with work demand and schedule.
7. Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.
8. Perform additional duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

Key Characteristics:

1. Demonstrates neatness, accuracy and dependability.
2. Contributes, develops and carries out new ideas.
3. Demonstrates an ability to work with others.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Ability to work in cost and time efficient manner.
6. Teaches skills and knowledge to new staff.
7. Wears appropriate clothing/uniform.  Appearance is neat and well kept.
8. Relates well with residents; is friendly and pleasant.
9. Demonstrates good safety habits­—uses equipment appropriately.
10. Attendance/punctuality—comes to work when scheduled and on time.
11. Attends required in-services.

Entry Level Qualifications:

1. High School graduate preferred.
2. A minimum of one year housekeeping experience preferably in a health related facility.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
2. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
3. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that requirements of this position can be fully met.
4. Must be able to lift, push, and move equipment and supplies throughout the work day.