Overview

Job Title: Housekeeper

Department: Housekeeping

Schedule: Primarily 1st

Manager:Housekeeping Supervisor

Compensation: Hourly / Non-exempt

Job Summary: Responsible through consistent application of the highest health standards, ensures that all residents reside in a safe, clean and healthy environment.  The building and equipment shall be maintained in such a manner as to comply with the State Board of Health’s rules and regulations, to ensure the health and safety of residents and employees.

Responsibilities

Dependable

• Perform all daily, weekly and monthly duties as per the Housekeeping Cleaning standard operating procedures.
• Performs weekend duties as assigned: such as laundry, cleaning and stocking.

 

Active

• Ensure all buildings are maintained in such a manner as to provide the cleanest environment as possible in which residents may live.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Mission Driven

• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.
• Ensures that the agency meets its quality improvement, evaluation and reporting requirements.
• Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices and service delivery.
• Utilizes data collection in relation to driving and tracking outcomes and achieving agency initiatives and goals.
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances.
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction.
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.

 

Accountable

• Will adhere to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Attends mandatory staff meeting and other meetings as assigned.
• Completes and updates mandatory training and other licensure related items in a timely manner.
• Maintains documentation that is accurate and legible.
• Completes incident reports, including reporting any suspected exploitation, abuse, or neglect of a client.

 

Respectful

• Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all clients, their families and the community.

Qualifications

Education: No formal education required.

 

Experience: Three years of experience in housekeeping in a business or office setting with a minimum of two years’ experience in housekeeping at the same facility preferred.

 

Equipment Familiarity: Previous equipment familiarity not required.

 

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• Minimum age of 21 depending on program and/or department requirements.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and physical required. 

Abilities:

• Ability to routinely lift 10 to 60 pounds from floor level to overhead in height.
• Must have the ability to maneuver 20 to 100 pounds vertically.
• Must have the ability to perform daily tasks by bending, twisting, squatting, lifting, pulling and pushing with wrist, arm, shoulder and back movements.
• Must be willing to be crossed trained in other Housekeeping areas.
• Ability to follow and execute specific oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.