TEMP Housekeeper I

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Temp Housekeeper I (IL)

Department : Environmental Services

Exempt Status : Non-exempt

Supervisor : Director of Environmental Services

GENERAL SUMMARY :

A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus. They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students. Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

Position Summary :

The housekeeper is expected to work during the week, some weekends and holidays. The housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and servicing interior villas, apartments, common spaces, kitchens, bathrooms or other areas as assigned; high and low dusting, damp wiping horizontal and vertical surfaces such as chairs, fronts of cabinets, stands, lamps, telephones, windowsills, coffee tables, various ledges and other counter tops except for all technical equipment including computers. Arrange furniture in a neat and orderly fashion. Clean and disinfect bathtubs, sinks, toilets, urinals, clean and polish all mirrors and metal brass, aluminum metals, glass panels in doors, cleaning linens and making beds; dry mop or vacuum floors, other related duties as assigned.

This position is a temporary position.

Essential Job Functions :

• Performs routine cleaning and related service work.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Seven Basic Cleaning steps.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate chemical use to meet department standards (know chemical, its proper use, has appropriately labeled and stored, etc.)
• Practices proper methods of Infection Control in conjunction with cleaning procedures (changing of mop water, proper use of cleaning cloth and other equipment, etc.)
• Has knowledge of applicable departmental policies and procedures and uses when appropriate.
• Environmental Services Staff may access areas in which medications are stored for cleaning purposes only under the direct supervision of licensed personnel who are allowed access to medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in job related skills.
• Maintains closet, housekeeping cart and cleaning equipment in clean orderly and good working condition.
• Adheres to departmental dress code and practices personal hygiene.
• Meets or exceeds departments standards of quality as evidenced by quality control inspections, and customer feedback.
• Participates in staff meetings and attends all mandatory in-services.
• Works effectively as a member of the team.
• Shows initiative in expanding job-related skills.
• Demonstrates positive customer service skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to providing a high quality environment for resident care.
• Communicates issues / concerns to Supervisor / Director as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

General Job Functions :

We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.

Must possess a minimum of 1 year of proven experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting; experience in an environmental service.

Individuals must be able to use protective equipment and take proper precautions and emergency measures.

Salary Range for this opportunity is $19.00 per hour.

Experience & Education Requirement :

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Physical activities of the position :

Physical requirements of the job :

Sensory / Cognitive Requirements :

This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of sensory / cognitive activities involved in performance of job functions.

Recognition / vision and mental processing

Hearing

Smell

Verbal communication

Professional Behavior Requirements :

This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of emotional and behavioral activities involved in performance of job functions.

Environmental / Occupational Exposures :

This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of environmental / occupational exposures involved in performance of job functions.

Acknowledgment :

I have read my job description and understand the information contained within the job description. I further understand that this job description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts or physical requirements / working conditions associated with my job. I may be required to perform additional tasks necessary to meet standards of quality and care.