Job description

JOB TITLE: Housekeeper Original Date: 12/21/2022

DEPARTMENT: Housekeeping Revision date: 01/2023

REPORTS TO: Convent Administrator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB PURPOSE: Housekeeper performs a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain rooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas, keeps all areas in a sanitary, attractive and orderly condition.

Sustained and inspired by their relationship with God and one another, the mission of the Sisters of Mercy is to respond with vision and compassion to the needs of people who are poor, sick, and uneducated. This mission serves as a motivational force in the day-to-day activities of the employees of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and as we extend compassion and mercy to others, practice and encourage social justice, and strive to live mercifully.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Housekeeping

· Performs any duties that are necessary for daily cleaning for assigned rooms and areas.

· Dusting furniture and fixtures

· Scrubbing and sanitizing showers, bathtubs, toilets, countertops, and sinks

· Vacuuming and cleaning carpets, doormats, and rugs

· Stocking and maintaining an inventory of housekeeping supplies.

· Does annual cleaning as required

Safety

· Follows all safety procedures and protocols and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment, accidents, or incidents to the charge nurse immediately

· Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including wearing PPE as appropriate, thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.

· Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies such as lighting or equipment problems to the Charge Nurse or Maintenance Department.

· Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of safety procedures

Miscellaneous

• Demonstrates initiative in observing what needs to be done and does it without having to be asked to do so.

· Remains in compliance with employee handbook and other established community guidelines

· Communicates with co-workers, management, sisters, visitors, families, and others in a courteous, tactful, and professional manner

· Conforms with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions,

· Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Competencies and Experience

Required

· Housekeeping experience

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Ability to operate housekeeping equipment.

· Ability to use housekeeping supplies and chemicals.

· Ability to care for housekeeping equipment, know how to prepare solutions and be alert to hazards.

· Team player and service orientation

· A willingness to offer additional assistance

Preferred Qualifications

· High school diploma from an accredited school or GED.

· Prior experience in a healthcare or religious organization

· Understanding and appreciation of the traditions and culture associated with the Sisters of Mercy

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent 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 Activity: Sitting; bending; standing; bending; stooping; lifting; grasping; walking; utilization of proper body mechanics; communicating; using fine finger movements and manual dexterity.

Physical Requirements: Push; pull; lift or carry up to as much as 40 pounds without assistance. Ability to transfer by means of pushing and pulling individual or object.

Visual/Audible Acuity Requirements: Must be able to read and distinguish small print; must have depth perception and be able to distinguish basic colors; must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise; must be able to speak clearly and make self understood while also understanding others using the English language.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Departmental Cautions

· Use of chemicals

· Using cleaning utensils and machines

· Subject to hot and cold temperatures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Housekeeping: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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