Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping and Laundry Department in accordance with regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed the Housekeeping/laundry supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned. - Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments. - Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident and recreational areas, etc., as instructed. - Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures. - Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways. Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. - Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties. - Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting. - Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. - Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions. - Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators. - Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner. - Clean vacant rooms as assigned. - Ensure that areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times. - Discard infectious waste into appropriate containers. - Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical. - Assure that the facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. QUALIFICATIONS: - Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education - Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. - Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism. - Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. - Maintain supplies, equipment, etc., and the appearance of housekeeping areas. - Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning. - Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc. - Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition. - Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. [For more information and to apply for open positions at Fairview Commons, please click here.](rel=noopener noreferrer}

Created: 2025-10-23