Housekeeper

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John’s Communities is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain clean, safe living spaces for residents. The role supports daily activities, meal preparation/serving, and cleaning of resident rooms and public areas, following state/federal regulations and facility policies.

The position emphasizes respect for residents, teamwork with the neighborhood staff, and commitment to person-centered care. Ongoing training and adaptability to schedule changes are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must read, write and speak English clearly.
• Ability to follow procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping in resident rooms and common areas.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and use protective equipment.
• Maintain cart and supplies, assist with meal service as needed.
• Respect resident rights and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

English proficiency

Dependability

Customer service

Communication

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

SAINT JOHN’S COMMUNITIESJOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Housekeeper Universal PrecautionsREPORTS TO: Housekeeping ManagerFLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt- HourlyJOB OBJECTIVE:Work together with the neighborhood team to assure Residents a safe, clean comfortable home. Prepare/serve meals and clean resident and public areas according to all State/Federal regulations/codes and Saint John's policies, procedures, and practices. Works together with all members of the community to uphold and further the mission, vision, principles, and values of Saint John's Community.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Participates and/or facilitates neighborhood learning circles and activities. Since \"activity of life\" is a search for meaning and purpose, honor each person's abilities, dignity, and self-worth by including their participation in the daily life of the neighborhood.Performs Daily Housekeeping tasks:follows the procedure for daily cleaning of resident rooms which include moving objects, wiping objects, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, moving the bed sanitizing all areas of the bathroom and emptying garbagecompletes assigned additional daily household cleaning in resident rooms and public areas which could include sanitizing public restrooms, cleaning light fixtures, mop boards, windowsills, spot cleans walls and spot clean windowsHandles chemicals safely following exact directions and using suggested protective protectionCompletes work orders as neededKeeps personal housekeeping cart clean and follows policy as to items stored in and on the cart.Keeps personal housekeeping cart locked at all timesAssures that all resident/client rights are maintained at all times. Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately, according to Saint John's policy.Maintains confidentiality of all department and organizational information.Knows and follows existing lines of communication and authority.Works tactfully and cooperatively with residents, clients, families, visitors, and staff throughout the organization.Attends in-services, meetings, seminars as required and changes schedule or works overtime to meet the needs of the residents.All Employees Must Foster Person Centered Care/Professional Integrity and ResponsibilityAct with honesty and openness in all resident/family/ responsible party and employee contacts. Function as Saint John’s Communities Ambassadors to maintain a working environment that values respect, fairness, inclusiveness, and integrity. Promote a responsible workplace in recognition and support of the boundaries of people with whom we work and serve.Demonstrate commitment to the person-first philosophy that gives residents the power of choice. Function as a community member within the principles and practices that guide care and services through knowing and honoring the person before the task. In this vein, we will:Foster relationships between residents, family and staff.Know each person as an individual who can and does make a difference.Nurture the spirit as well as the mind and body.Promote growth and development for all.Create an environment that meets the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and occupational needs of individuals and the community.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS:Must be at least 18 years old and have HS diploma/GED or significant related experience.At least 3 to 6 months of Commercial/Hotel housekeeping experience.Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and follow established procedures and a range ofverbal/written instructions with a high degree of accuracy. Must read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner.4. Must demonstrate dependability and excellent communication and problem-solving skills, be honest, exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner and be regularly at work, on time, as scheduled.5. Must have the ability to adapt to changing organizational needs, work flexible hours to meet the scheduling requirements.6. Must be professional in actions, neat attire appropriate to the position, excellent customer service skills, and desire to work with and serve older adults.7. Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and follow established procedures, be able to multi- task, be able to work independently and perform various duties without close supervision.WORK SETTING/ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Work is usually performed indoors with occasional exposure to wetness/high humidity when picking up orders from kitchen or when assigned to dishwashing/cleaning tasks. There are occasional exposures to temperature extremes of 40oF to 85oF and to seasonal conditions including humidity, sunlight, poor air quality, and biting insects when working outdoor summer special events. There are occasional exposures to hazardous chemicals used in general cleaning of resident rooms and public areas; with occasional exposures to fumes and bodily injuries/illnesses; seldom are there exposures to blood/body fluids.EQUIPMENT USED:Vacuum, carts, mop, buckets, brooms, phone, paper forms, cleaning cloths.PHYSICAL/SENSORY COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more of working time.)Physical Strength: Must be able to frequently push/pull/lift/move objects weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally push/pull/move carts weighing up to 50 pounds.Manual Dexterity: Must be able to continuously perform simple manipulative tasks such as carrying mop buckets, frequently perform difficult manipulation, or continuously grasping, pushing, and pulling.Coordination: Must be able to continuously perform tasks requiring good hand/eye coordination and steadiness of motion such as dusting.Mobility: Must be able to continuously stand, walk, bend and twist when cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, etc.Speech: Must be able to frequently articulate clearly and precisely with residents/visitors/staff in face-to-face interactions and when speaking on the phone.Emotional Stability: Must be able to frequently deal effectively with stress created by service demands of residents/visitors; work cooperatively as a part of the housekeeping team.Vision: Must be able to frequently discriminate colors and see objects closely to read chemical hazard information, etc.Hearing: Must be able to continuously hear normal sounds and voices within a moderately noisy room to communicate with residents/visitors, receive instructions, etc.Smell: Must frequently use this sense to odors that require housekeeping attention.Concentration: Must be able to frequently concentrate on moderate detail with some interruption as when reading instructions.Attention Span: Must be able to frequently understand task/function for more than 45 minutes at a time. Conceptualization: Must be able to frequently understand and use specific ideas generally several at a time; and frequently understand and relate to concepts behind specific ideas.Memory: Must be able to continuously remember verbal/written tasks/assignments for full shift.EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY IN AN EMERGENCY:Must know, understand, and comply with all emergency procedures and be able to assist with resident evacuation if necessary and all safety, security, infection control and hazardous materials policies and procedures.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonablyrelated business duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management.Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needs prevail. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.I have read and understand this job description. I agree to accept the responsibilities and duties as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation.Employee Signature: Date:Supervisor Signature: Date:Revised 04/2014, 04/2023