Department: Housekeeping
Job Title: Housekeeper
Reports to: Housekeeping Director and / or Maintenance Director
Status: Non-Exempt
I. Job Summary
Clean, vacuum, and dust all common areas and resident apartments, as established
housekeeping guidelines outline.
II. Qualifications
a. Education:
High School or equivalent
b. Experience:
Prior housekeeping experience is preferred.
c. Special Qualifications:
Must have a current Tuberculosis skin test or chest x-ray. Must be 18 years of
age or older, with knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their uses, cleaning
equipment.
III. Job Relationships
a. Responsible to:
Housekeeping Director and/or Maintenance Director.
b. Directly responsible for:
All functions of housekeeping.
c. Relationships:
Residents, visitors, employees, supervisors, department directors, resident
family members.
IV. Responsibilities
a. Prepare the resident room for admission.
b. Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc.
(Note: Assure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up before
performing such tasks.)
c. Clean resident rooms and public bathrooms as assigned and/or as needed.
Job Description
d. Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with
plastic liner. Clean trash containers as needed.
e. Assure that all housekeeping procedures follow established policies.
f. Report all repairs to facility property (i.e., furnishings, fixtures, and safety
hazards) to supervisor.
g. Assure that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times,
including before leaving such areas for breaks, mealtimes, and at the end of the
workday.
h. Inspect resident rooms for food articles (e.g., proper storage containers, spoiled
food, etc.). Report any evidence of insects or rodents to the supervisor.
i. Treat stains on the carpet and clean as necessary. Report any carpet stains that
cannot be removed without professional cleaning.
j. Report any repair requests (i.e., water leaks, light bulb replacements, etc.)
k. Wash windows as needed. Clean outside furniture, as needed, during warm
weather seasons.
l. Follow established safety precautions when performing duties, particularly
regarding using equipment you have been trained to use and/or proper lifting
techniques.
m. Follow established infection control and Universal Precautions policies and
procedures when performing daily tasks. Report any communicable or
infectious diseases that you may have contracted or been exposed to.
n. Report any hazardous conditions or equipment immediately. Keep floors dry
and clean spills promptly.
o. Keep supplies, equipment, and resident’s personal belongings off the floor.
Store in designated areas.
p. Report any supply needs to the immediate supervisor.
q. Report any maintenance problems (loose carpet, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
immediately.
r. Adheres to all policies and procedures of Cogir Senior Living.
s. Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
