Description

Housekeepers in assisted living facilities play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents. Their primary responsibilities include cleaning residents' rooms, common areas, and offices, which encompasses dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, disinfecting surfaces, and changing linens. Housekeepers also manage laundry services, ensuring all linens and residents' personal clothing are washed and properly stored. Attention to detail, adherence to health and sanitation standards, and the ability to interact with residents compassionately are essential. Housekeepers may also assist with minor maintenance tasks and report any larger maintenance or safety issues to the appropriate staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks including vacuuming, dusting, and mopping in resident rooms and common areas.

• Ensure all bathrooms and kitchen areas are cleaned and sanitized according to health and safety standards.

• Manage and dispose of waste materials in accordance with the facility's policies and regulations.

• Change bed linens, wash and fold laundry, and restock linens and towels as necessary.

• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisors when additional materials are needed.

• Assist with deep cleaning projects and seasonal cleaning tasks as required.

• Follow established infection control and universal precaution protocols to maintain a safe environment.

• Report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate personnel immediately.

• Interact courteously with residents, staff, and visitors, providing assistance as needed.

• Participate in ongoing training and development programs to stay current with housekeeping best practices.