Housekeeping Aide Job at Woodland Pond in Town of New Paltz
Woodland Pond - Town of New Paltz, NY, United States
Work at Woodland Pond
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Position Summary
The Housekeeper is responsible for providing and maintaining a clean and sanitary environment to Woodland Pond standards to provide residents with a homelike quality of life.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function)
- Cleans and organizes all assigned areas, including but not limited to, resident rooms/apartments, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, nurses stations, utility rooms, dining rooms, shower rooms, public bathrooms and offices (*CF)
- Disinfects and sterilizes equipment daily.
- Empties waste baskets, transports trash and waste to proper disposal areas (*CF).
- Detail cleans the following, but not limited to, furniture, fixtures, ceilings, walls, windows, floors.
- Reports any repairs needed immediately to supervisor or proper department such as: leaky faucets or toilets, loose tiles, broken windows, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.
- Maintains all safety precautions in housekeeping procedures (*CF).
- Assists with the training and orientation of new housekeeping staff.
- Completes all required training and in-services.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance.
- Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties.
- Willing to learn and grow.
- Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays.
- Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or HSE preferred.
- Prior relevant experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well.
- Able to complete basic math calculations accurately.
- Has demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population.