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901 Enterprise Way . Portsmouth, VA 23704 . 757-###-####Position Summary: Provide housekeeping and laundry services and / or Assist Maintenance Director with projects within the community, while upholding the principles, service standards, philosophy and missionPosition Responsibilities - ServiceClean Common areas and resident rooms according to scheduled or as directed by administratorChange bed lines according to schedule or as directedManage flat linen, towel, and personal laundry according to schedule or as directedRemove and dispose of resident and facility trash as scheduled or as directedAssist with facility laundry and put away clothes as scheduledDeep clean common living rooms, dinning rooms, hallways, conference room, administrator office, and nursing station monthlyDeep clean rooms monthly and when a resident moves outClean up all urine, bowel movement, and blood in a timely mannerAssist with maintenance issuePlunge or snake out clogged toiletWash windowsChange light bulbs, Paint, Misc. projectsAssist with Maintenance projectsMoving residents from room to roomDust common living rooms and conference room weeklyStock rooms with suppliesMaintain adequate supplies and order supplies when necessaryClean carpet when spills occur Respond to door alarmsAnswer business phonesGather newspaper each morning and distribute Participate in and attend all required in-services training sessionsCommunicate any staff or resident issues with the administratorAll other duties assignedTeam Effort:Assist in ensuring compliance with State and Local RegulationsAssist with resident turnover and other aspects of building maintenanceAppropriately interact with resident, family member, and other guestAssist Activity Director by encouraging resident involvement in activityAssist all department with other duties as needed and/or assigned by administratorAction:Respond to resident emergencies and act accordinglyCommunicate any resident concerns/issue to the appropriate person in a timely mannerPractice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils No horse playing or agitating resident Reputation:Maintain professional relationships with all employees Maintain good hygiene and a professional appearanceSuccess:Contribute to resident satisfaction by ensuring that customer's expectations are met or exceededMaintain efficient and appropriate communication with residents, family members and guestContribute to marketing efforts through appropriate interaction with prospective resident and guestJob Title: HousekeeperEssential skills, experience and abilities:Ability to organize and manage multiple prioritiesStrong customer orientation to older adultsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPositive attitude, enthusiasm and energyAbility to read , write, and comprehend Previous experience working in a senior living environmentNonessential skills and experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent certificateReporting to the position: No direct reportsDress Code: Kawiki or Navy Blue Pants and shirt Tennis, Nursing, or Croc type shoes need to be slip resistance. No open toe shoes. Shoes must be worn at all times during working hours.Name tagHair should be up out of the way No piecing that dangle. No lip or eyebrow ringsPhysical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described her are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and or smell. An individual must have the reading ability at the level to comprehend notes. An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 75 pounds. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The employee must use proper body mechanics. The employee must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to minimal to moderate noise. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is frequently expels to heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in outside weather condition and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemical, extreme cold, and vibration. The employee will be exposed to blood and/or body fluids. The employee may encounter traumatic situations, such as having to care for mentally ill resident and contact the deceased residents. Employee will be scheduled based on operational needs (e.g., shift rotation, standby, on-call, ect) SLEEPING IS NOT PERMITTED DURING WORKING HOURS.General Sign-Off: This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, completing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures.