Housekeeper-Salem Manor

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Salem ManorThe Housekeeping position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and general order of the property and its various areas, including entry ways, hallways, common areas, restrooms and utility areas.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Completes janitorial duties on a regular basis in order to maintain the appearance of the property, including the following:
• Entrance Vestibule-- Daily inspection and frequently cleaning by vacuuming carpet, mopping tile, cleaning mats, cleaning glass, dusting, and wiping walls as necessary
• Lobby--General cleaning of walls and floors, as well as light fixtures, emptying trash receptacles, dust furniture and vacuum floors
• Hallways--Vacuums carpets, removes carpet stains as necessary, wipes/dusts handrails, wipes walls and doors to remove smudges as necessary, dusts picture frames, light fixtures and door frames, cleans glass
• Laundry Rooms--Cleans lint screens in dryers daily, removes trash, clears sink drain, mops/waxes floor as necessary, dusts all areas and window sills as needed
• Floor Maintenance--Strips and waxes floor as needed, and under the direction of the Manager
• Completes other housekeeping/cleaning duties on a regular basis, including:
• Public Restrooms--Inspects restrooms daily, empties trash containers, wipes off fixtures as needed, cleans the mirror, replaces supplies, cleans the floor as needed, wipes off the ceramic tile, removes any foreign articles from the toilets or urinal and disinfect bathroom as per schedule
• Social Rooms--Vacuums, dusts shelves and books, wipes off furniture and accessories, maintains general cleanliness, inspects glass and trash cans
• Community and Crafts Room (including Kitchen)--Maintain general cleanliness of the floors, walls, fixtures, furniture, appliances and lighting
• Office and Reception Area--Daily cleaning to maintain professional appearance
• Gains approval from Manager before engaging in major cleaning that may disrupt the flow of daily activity (i.e., stripping and waxing the floors, etc)
• Upholds emergency maintenance procedures, including immediately responding major problems/failures in the building, ensuring the safety of residents and staff, and coordinating with local authorities and emergency response personnel as necessary
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and / or the ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word or the ability to use American Sign Language or other sign system.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Experience: No prior experience necessary
• Other Requirements: Prior housekeeping experience helpful; Must have high attention to detail and ability to perceive cleaning/janitorial needs; Must be able to effectively use janitorial and cleaning supplies; Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language; Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

We'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.