Housekeeper (PER DIEM)

Housekeeper (PER DIEM) 

Masonicare Wright Residence - Residential Apartments - Wallingford, CT

Per Diem 

 Performs housekeeping duties of a routine nature and project type   in assigned areas of the Wright Residence following instructions and  clearly prescribed standard procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 1.   Receive instructions as to area and specific work assignment; assemble necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for transporting to the designated area. Routine duties include but are not limited to cleaning of common areas and residents’ homes;           dusting of furnishings, woodwork, sills, doors, etc.; washing of walls and windows, dry mopping and wet mopping of floors; vacuuming of floors and carpets; stripping and remaking of unoccupied beds.

 2.  Duties involved may require the use of stepladders and the operations of mechanical vacuums.  Detect and report defective equipment, faulty operations or questionable matters to proper supervision.  Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and             orderly condition. 

 3.    Maintain surveillance of housekeeping cart when in resident access areas due to potentially dangerous cleaning fluids.  Follow prescribed and standard safety and infection control procedures 

 4.   Interacts with adult and older residents in a respectful and reassuring manner in resolution of complaints and/or concerns. Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult and older adult residents/patients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, need,          abilities and physical condition.

 5.   Interacts with staff in a positive and effective manner, performing duties as part of a team. 

 6.   Attend departmental meetings and appropriate in-service education programs.

 7.   Follow OSHA guidelines for cleaning up blood and other biological material.

 8.    Perform other related duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

  Education:                  High school diploma or equivalent education

 Experience:

 Licensure:                   Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:   Ability to drive vehicle and understand traffic regulations.  Must have driver’s license and good safety driving record.

 Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized.  

  This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.