Housekeeper
Full time positions in the EVS (Environmental Services) Department. Pay range: $17.50 to $19.00 per hour
Responsible To : Supervisor
Summary of Job:
Under direct supervision, performs daily cleaning tasks for resident rooms, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, and many other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the EVS (Environmental Services) Department and in accordance with facility standards and objectives.
Responsibilities:
To perform most of the position responsibilities, the Housekeeper shall or may:
- Perform all Housekeeping Department-related tasks demonstrating service orientation to fellow employees, client staff and customers
- Perform basic cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods
- Dusts horizontal surfaces
- Empties wastebaskets, removes waste, relines basket.
- Damp wipe cleans all furniture
- Cleans and polishes metal fixtures in bathrooms
- Mops and sanitizes floors of rooms and offices
- Spot cleans walls
- Polishes metal surfaces
- Replenishes room supplies
- Performs “check-out” cleaning as assigned
- Vacuums carpets; spot cleans as needed
- Sorts and distributes linen as assigned
- Transports soiled linen to central collection point
- Perform heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods:
- Dust and wet mop floors
- Assist in cleaning of emergency spills upon request
- Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and recommends repairs as needed
- Observe and report the general need for repairs to equipment, furniture, building and fixtures
- Perform all other tasks which may be assigned
Qualifications:
The Housekeeper must:
- Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows the safe, efficient performance of the job
- Pass physical examination and background check.
- Provide proof of legal status to work
- After initial training, demonstrate ability to utilize supplies, tools and equipment properly
- Have the ability to lift 50 pounds
Jay Labinger is a Gardens resident, he was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Jay received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College. He attended Harvard University where he earned a Ph.D. He was an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Notre Dame. His career has included positions with Occidental Research Corporation & Atlantic Richfield. He is the Administrator of Beckman Institute at the California Institute of Technology as well as a Faculty Associate in the Chemistry Department. He enjoys reading, playing the piano, tennis and traveling. He has published books on the history of chemistry, sociology of science and literature & science. Here at the Gardens, Jay is part of the Conservation & Sustainability Committee the Green Fund as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
Jane Hurd is a Gardens resident, she was born & raised in a small town in Arkansas. After she received her BA from the University of Arkansas she moved to California and taught seventh grade English in Porterville CA. After two years she moved to Los Angeles and worked for the Department of Health Services and pursued a master’s degree in public administration from USC. She served as CEO for two Los Angeles area hospitals. She continues to consult as an executive coach for CEOs of healthcare companies. She has served on several boards including Mutual of America Insurance Company, YMCA of Metropolitan LA, LA Visiting Nurses Association and Inland Empire Girl Scouts. Jane is an award-winning author and plays several musical instruments. Here at the Gardens, Jane is part of the newly formed Bequest Committee, as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
