Housekeeper

Twin Oaks Rehab; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The role requires attention to cleanliness, safety, and residents' comfort, with duties including floor care, carpet cleaning, disinfecting patient areas, and responding promptly to spills. Experience reading and following schedules and ability to work with staff and residents are valued.

This is a full-time on-site position that plays a crucial part in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for residents and visitors, supporting the facility's high standards of sanitation and order.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and general public
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc, the appearance of housekeeping areas and must perform regular inspections of Resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned duties and report directly to the Director of Housekeeping and Laundry
• Work in all areas of the facility
• Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours
• Involve with Residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc
• Communicate with housekeeping personnel and other department’s supervisors
• Ensure the Resident’s rooms are neat, clean and free from odor
• Wet mop floors daily
• Buff floors as requested
• Shampoo and extract carpets as per schedule
• Attend to spills immediately
• Empty trash liners and clean containers
• Clean beds and rails with disinfectant
• Clean all countertops, windowsills, over bed and bedside tables and furniture
• Strip, seal and refinish floors as per schedule
• Clean floor edges and corners to prevent buildup
• Clean windows and mirrors

Skills

English proficiency

Tactful communication

Leadership

Supervisory ability

Job description

Twin Oaks Rehab and Nursing is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join out dynamic Housekeeping Department. The primary purpose of your position is to perform the day to day activities of the Housekeeping Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a Housekeeper you are responsible and accountable to carry out assigned duties and report directly to the Director of Housekeeping and Laundry.

• Works in all areas of the facility

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours

• Is involved with Residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc, under all circumstances and conditions

• Communicates with housekeeping personnel and other department’s supervisors

• Ensure the Resident’s rooms are neat, clean and free from odor

• Wet mop floors daily

• Buff floors as requested

• Shampoo and extract carpets as per schedule

• Attend to spills immediately

• Empty trash liners and clean containers

• Clean beds and rails with disinfectant

• Clean all counter tops, windowsills, over bed and bedside tables and furniture

• Strip, seal and refinish floors as per schedule

• Clean floor edges and corners to prevent buildup

• Clean windows and mirrors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and general public

• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc, the appearance of housekeeping areas and must perform regular inspections of Resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties