Housekeeper

HarborChase of Branford Branford, Connecticut, United States Facilities

About this position

Description:

Position Summary:

Responsible to perform all aspects of cleaning the community common areas and resident rooms or apartments ensuring a pleasing home-like environment for residents, associates and visitors 

 

Essential Functions:

  • Cleans all Common Areas including the lobby, guest restrooms and hallways. 
  • Vacuums all carpeted areas and upholstered furniture 
  • Dusts all furniture, hanging pictures and fixtures 
  • Sanitizes handrails 
  • Cleans glass surfaces 
  • Cleans doors, doorways and walls 
  • Cleans and disinfects common areas and restrooms 
  • Mops or vacuums common areas 
  • Cleans and disinfects soiled utility bins 
  • Cleans and organizes laundry areas and storage closets 
  • Ensure that the housekeeping cart and other supplies and equipment are in a safe area as to prevent any injuries to residents, associates, or visitors 
  • Ensure that hazardous cleaning products are properly stored and labeled 
  • Cleans resident’s rooms or apartments by vacuuming, dusting and disinfecting bathroom 
  • Launders resident’s linens, towels, sheets, and other items according to schedule and as needed 
  • Ensures residents’ personal clothing remain separate at all times and are returned promptly to the residents’ room or apartment once laundered 
  • Properly dispose of soiled clothing or linens in accordance with infection control standards 
  • Be constantly alert to wipe up any water or liquid on the floors to prevent slips and falls by residents, associates or visitors 
  • Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and family members 
  • Practices proper body mechanics when lifting and following safety guidelines 
  • Follows company guidelines for uniforms and name badges 
  • Uses company provided equipment properly as intended 
  • The ability to work in a safe and alert manner 
  • The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents 
  • Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently. 

Non-Essential Functions:

  • Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership 
  • Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens 
  • Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able 
  • Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University 
  • Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis 
  • Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent 
  • All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents


Requirements:

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

  • Must have a high school education 
  • Minimum one-year experience in a senior community or healthcare environment preferred 
  • Knowledge of OSHA Standards and safety procedures preferred
  • Understand the steps for fire evacuation

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com