Housekeeper

Evolving Solution Services; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvest Home Senior Living is seeking a part-time housekeeper in Grafton, WI. You will clean resident rooms and designated areas according to a regular schedule and established standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning bathrooms, dusting furniture, vacuuming carpets, mopping floors, and reporting changes in residents’ status to the RN or administrator.

You must be dependable, able to learn tasks, and work with respect for residents. Health screening and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with the elderly and be dependable.
• Able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions.
• Well groomed and willing to follow dress requirements.
• Able to interact in a positive manner with residents.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms according to a regular schedule and established guidelines.
• Clean bathrooms, dust furniture, vacuum carpets, and mop floors per schedule.
• Report changes in residents' status to the RN or house manager.
• Follow infection control policies and treat residents with courtesy.

Skills

Caring for elderly

Dependable

Communication with residents

Ability to learn tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Part‑Time Hourly Grafton, WI, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1072

Salary Range: $17.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Reports To:

Director of Operations

The housekeeper at Harvest Home is responsible for the cleaning of resident rooms and designated common areas according to a regular schedule and established standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Promotes Harvest home Senior Living Services mission and philosophy in daily work.
2. Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
3. Cleans resident rooms according to a regular schedule and established guidelines:

Bathrooms

• Remove dirty towels; replace with clean towels.
• Clean the toilet (including the tank, outside the bowl) and spray disinfectant into the bowl.
• Clean the shower, including the shower walls and floor.
• Clean the sink/faucets - inside and out – with disinfectant
• Clean the mirror and counter
• Remove excess clutter, with knowledge/permission from resident

Furniture & Fixture Cleaning

• Dust the tops, sides and front of furniture
• Wipe window sills and air conditioning units
• Clean any mirrors or glass in the room (excluding windows)
• Remove excess clutter, with knowledge and permission from resident

Floors / Carpeted Areas

• Change the vacuum bag if needed
• Vacuum the carpet
• Mop bathroom floor
• Spot clean any soiled areas on carpet
• Performs deep cleaning in resident rooms according to an established schedule and as per instructions from the House Manager/Administrator.
• Cleans office areas and other common areas according to a regular schedule or as requested by the House Manager/Administrator.
• Refers to the Housekeeping and Laundry Tasks list to ensure resident needs and preferences are met, as well as consulting with the caregiver on staff.
• Relates to residents in a courteous, understanding, and cooperative manner.
• Follows Standard Precautions and Infection Control Policies.
• Monitors for changes in the status of residents and reports such observations to the RN and/or house manager or administrator.
• Reports any abuse, suspected abuse or alleged abuse to the appropriate authorities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with the elderly.
• Dependable.
• Able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions.
• Well groomed and willing to follow dress requirements.
• Able to interact in a positive manner with residents.

All general staffing requirements:

• Free of communicable disease
• Able to physically/mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes TB clearance
• Criminal record clearance and background checks
• Current CBRF training for fire safety, residents rights, standard precautions, infection control
• General understanding of the needs of the elderly
• Willingness to learn.

Education:

Must be 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or equivalent GED preferred. Prior housekeeping experience and experience working with the elderly preferred.