Housekeeper

Ohio Living; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Housekeeper in the United States to maintain cleanliness in facilities by performing various housekeeping tasks. This role requires attention to detail in cleaning duties, compliance with health and safety standards, and a focus on customer service. Candidates should have at least a tenth-grade education and preferred experience in housekeeping.

The position involves standing and walking for extended periods and may require lifting up to 50 pounds. Training will be provided, and compliance with infection control practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Tenth grade education required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of housekeeping experience preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and appropriate materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dust and clean various surfaces, maintaining a clean work area.
• Ensure quality and compliance in housekeeping procedures.
• Respond to resident and patient needs concerning housekeeping.
• Maintain accurate records as per company standards.

Skills

Housekeeping methods

Cleaning equipment

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tenth grade education required

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operations Management – 75%: Dust furniture, tables, window ledges, lights, beds, high pipes, and other dusting; empty and clean waste cans and replace liners if present; clean and polish tables, fixtures, furnishings, and woodwork; clean, wash and disinfect bathroom sinks, toilets, tubs, showers and floors; clean windows and mirrors; clean all floors and baseboards by disinfecting, sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, waxing, buffing; vacuum carpets and carpeted stairways; clean walls and ceilings by wiping, dusting, spot cleaning; ensure work area clean, supplies, equipment in proper working order; maintain adequate supply of housekeeping and cleaning supplies.
• Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management – 10%: Ensure established quality assurance, infection control and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures; report any damage or repairs to facilities, supplies, or equipment; share observations and insights of departmental operations; attend all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
• Customer Relations and Service Delivery – 10%: Listen and respond to resident, patient and staff member needs; honor resident and patient personal and property rights when performing housekeeping duties.
• Administration and Reporting – 5%: Maintain current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations; all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Tenth grade education required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: One year of housekeeping experience preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Knowledge: Cleaning and general housekeeping methods and equipment preferred; knowledge of cleaning various types of floors and the respective appropriate cleaning materials and equipment to use preferred.
• Other requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting – up to 1 hour per day.
• Standing – up to 8 hours per day.
• Walking – up to 8 hours per day.
• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies – up to 50 pounds.
• Driving – up to 3 hours per day.
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays – required as scheduled.
• Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes – occasional.
• Subject to falls, burns, odors, and cuts.
• Work day may be exposed to infectious waste, disease conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Risk category for exposure to bloodborne diseases – I.