Housekeeper in Atascadero, California at IAL Management Inc

Job Summary:

The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleanliness of the residents’ rooms, bathrooms and common areas of the building. This allows for a safe, sanitary and visually pleasing place to reside. The Housekeeper reports to the Wellness Coordinator.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Clean Residents Rooms:

• Sweep, vacuum, and mop.
• Clean baseboards, dust tabletops, dust décor, and clean window ledges.
• Pick up and throw away trash, and sanitize handles, remotes and switches.
• Empty trash containers and place extra bags in bin.

Clean Resident Bathrooms:

• Clean toilets, clean sink, mirrors and showers.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Empty trash and place extra bags in bin.
• Refill soap dispenser and ensure two extra rolls of toilet paper are available.
• Ensure clean body towels, hand towels, and wash cloths are available.
• Ensure that paper towels are available in public restrooms and resident shared restrooms.

Clean Common Areas:

• Vacuum stairs, living room and activity room rugs.
• Ensure common outdoor areas are clean and usable, sweeping front entrances and sidewalks weekly.
• Dust/wash outdoor furniture and décor.
• Clean all entry doors including glass.

Clean common area bathrooms, including employee bathroom:

• Clean toilets, clean sink, mirrors and showers.
• Sweep, mop floors.
• Empty trash and place extra bags in bin.
• Refill soap dispenser and hand sanitizer and refill wipes.
• Ensure two extra rolls of toilet paper are available, and ensure paper towels are available.

Clean kitchen:

• Maintain an organized and clean pantry.
• Ensure all kitchen appliances are cleaned, performing a deep clean on a monthly basis.
• Housekeeper may assist in dishwashing duties as needed.

General:

• Ensure cleaning supplies are properly put away and locked. Never leave your cleaning cart unattended to ensure resident safety.
• Immediately report any unsafe situation regarding a resident or condition of equipment to your Wellness Coordinator.
• Communicate any resident concerns or needs to Care Staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the operation of the company or resident need and safety.

Required Experience, Education, & Skills:

• To be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, climb stairs, reach & grasp
• Knowledge of proper chemical use/storage
• Working quickly without compromising quality
• Must be reliable, responsible, timely, efficient, well-organized, and have a strong attention to detail
• Be able to respond to radios as needed
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Physical Requirements:

Housekeepers will routinely be required to stoop, carry, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, climb, grip, reach, push, and pull. Housekeepers will also occasionally be required to lift overhead, waist high or floor level. The maximum lift will not be over fifty (50) pounds. Housekeepers will also be required to use fine motor and manual dexterity skills in writing and grasping.

About Ingleside Assisted Living:

Ingleside has a proven history of providing exceptional care for seniors. Ingleside was established in 2008 and has grown from one community to three. Over the years Ingleside has developed a caring environment that provides consistent, loving service to our residents and families. Ingleside hires and develops the best caregivers the central coast has to offer. Ingleside constantly strives for improvement, and it is comforting for the families to know their loved ones are in a stable, established community.