Housekeeper

Elemental Management Group; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gardens By Morningstar in Oswego, NY is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor, you will perform daily cleaning tasks, handle waste, assist with room upkeep, report repairs, and participate in staff development activities. Shift: Monday–Friday 8am–4pm with alternating holidays.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Dust furniture, fixtures, lamps, and surfaces daily.
• Empty trash and replace liners daily.
• Clean lavatories and fixtures; spot clean walls and common areas.
• Clean residents' rooms weekly and maintain clean equipment/work areas.
• Report repairs via maintenance work order to facilities.
• Attend staff development and infection control training.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper

Located in Oswego, New York, The Gardens By Morningstar is a family-owned and operated Assisted Living Residence dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for our residents. As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of our community.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm and alternating holidays

Job Summary:

Functions under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor to maintain an environment that is safe, pleasant and functional for residents and employees and complete all housekeeping tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Dust furniture, light fixtures, lamps, window ledges, air exchange units, etc
• Polish furniture once per week using furniture polish
• Empty and change liners in all waste cans daily or when needed
• Clean lavatories and fixtures
• Spot clean all walls
• Check vacant rooms dailty to keep fresh and neat
• Pick up bottles, papers, etc, from floor and rooms and put in proper place
• Report any needed repairs via maintenance work order to the environmental service department (ie, light bulbls, broken windows, or furniture, unsafe areas or broken equipment).
• Complete housekeeping orientation and general checklist
• Clean refrigerator as scheduled
• Clean residents’ room weekly
• Clean equipment and work areas daily
• Pick up cleaning supplies for next days’ work at end of the shift
• Attend staff development classes
• Observe policies of other departments regarding infection control and fire.
• Water Plants

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.
• Attends all mandatory annual inservices and other trainings as assigned
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Promotes a positive work environment and supportive of co-workers

Regulatory Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to work with residents/family and physicians in a friendly and knowledgeable manner.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.