House Keeper

The following is a non-exhaustive criteria that relates to the job of a House Keeper, and it is consistent with the business needs of the facility. These are legitimate measures of the qualifications for a House Keeper, and are related to the functions that are essential to the job.

Knowledge base

• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements outlined below.
• Genuine care for and interest in elderly and handicapped people.
• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities.
• Clean building areas, including bathrooms and bedrooms, by scrubbing, mopping, buffing, polishing, dusting and disinfecting.
• Restock supplies, including paper products and soap.
• Interact daily with residents, visitors and other staff.

Physical demands

• Sitting: 0–1 hour in an 8 hour work shift.
• Standing: 7–8 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking.
• Walking: 7–8 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing.

Reliability, trustworthiness and consistency with regard to attendance are extremely important to this job. The ability to regularly and timely attend work, to work cooperatively and politely with others, and to effectively multi-task in a demanding environment are also essential functions of this job. This position reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor.