Housekeeping Assistant

United Church Homes; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

United Church Homes in Jackson, OH is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to perform a broad range of cleaning duties across resident rooms, offices, lounges, kitchens, and common areas. You will follow the established cleaning schedule and assist with isolation-unit procedures when required.

You must read, write and speak English, have a high school diploma or GED preferred, and be able to operate basic housekeeping equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of related housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Must be able to operate basic housekeeping equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Performs general housekeeping duties in offices, resident rooms, restrooms, lounges, kitchens and corridors.
• Cleans, dusts, disinfects fixtures, floors, walls, doors and ceilings as required.
• Vacuuming and shampooing carpeting and rugs; maintains cleanliness of common areas and residents’ rooms.
• Assists with quarterly inventory and adheres to safety procedures for residents and staff.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Honesty / Integrity

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

## Housekeeping AssistantApply: Jackson, OH: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR-5427Community Name:Four Winds CommunityThe Housekeeping Assistant is responsible to perform a variety of general housekeeping/cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the community in a sanitary, safe, attractive and orderly condition.**Essential Functions Statement(s)*** Performs all housekeeping/cleaning duties but not limited to: Receives assignments from leader and follows cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean offices, resident rooms, handicap and visitors restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance and therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, breakrooms, lobbies, halls, etc.* Performs emergency housekeeping* Cleans, dusts, washes, and disinfects all fixtures, floors, walls, doors and ceilings, as required* Scours and polishes water fountains, sinks, mirrors, glass panels in doors and partitions, brass and movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures* Changes slip covers, scarves, doilies, etc, when soiled, arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion* Cleans ledges, shelves, vents, windows, window sills, etc.* Removes and re-hangs curtains, drapes, and dividers for cleaning, when needed* Replenishes supply of soap and towels in appropriate receptacles* Empties and cleans waste baskets* Works with personnel/services floors in resident rooms, baths, lounges, nurses’ stations, and offices as assigned* Oversees terminal cleaning duties according to established procedure in resident rooms when resident has been discharged or transferred and prepare rooms for new occupants* Oversees cleaning duties in isolation units when resident is transferred according to established procedures (see Nursing Procedure Manual)* Vacuums and shampoos all carpeting and rugs (has small rugs laundered)* Assists in quarterly inventory process* All Special Care Units--Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the Unit* Performs all other duties as assigned or directed**Competency Statement(s)*** Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.* Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.* Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.* Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.* Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.**Skills & Abilities*** Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred* Experience: Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience preferred* Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills* Other Requirements: Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Must be able to operate/utilize basic housekeeping equipment and supplies; Must be able to work with other housekeeping assistants, elderly residents, families and other health care staff; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee HandbookWe're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.