Housekeeper

Job Summary

To care for the cleaning of rooms and hallways for the retired priests so they have a clean, well-kept living place.

Job Responsibilities

Upon arrival to work

· Gather information from the Front Office regarding the priest who needs special attention, i.e. who is sick, hospitalized, vacation, etc.

Recognize and respond to

· Smoke alarms.

· Fire alarms

· Other emergencies

Be alert to unusual situations

· Priest’s routine changed

· Priest room shows signs of health decline or medical concern

Room and Hallway Care:

• Empty waste cans daily
• Make beds

· Clean bathroom

· Dust furniture, shelves, and blinds at least once a week

· Vacuum the floors—rooms, halls and linen closets at least once a week.

a. Move the furniture as needed—have maintenance team assist with larger pieces.

· Defrost room refrigerators as well as the hall refrigerator when needed.

· Clean hall refrigerator weekly, including top of the refrigerator.

· When a priest is away, deep clean his room while he is gone –may require collaboration with maintenance and other housekeepers.

· Report any maintenance issues by contacting the maintenance team or administrator.

· Perform other duties as requested by the administrator.

· In empty rooms: clean toilet and run water fixtures once weekly, vacuum/dust once monthly

Job Requirements

A mature, honest and caring adult with good housekeeping skills

Ability to communicate effectively with the priests and team members

Ability to keep priests’ personal information confidential

Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and operate appliances

Skills and Attitudes Required for Success in Job

Ability to work alone and in team settings

Ability to receive and follow directions from administrator

Ability to vacuum and dust, to wet mop bathrooms, to make a neat bed

Ability to keep cart with cleaning materials supplied and neat

Communicate with a friendly and happy disposition

Relationships Required

Work well with the administrator, other housekeepers and other team members

Ability to be gentle and compassionate in dealing with priests and the team members

Resources for Which Accountable

Cleaning chemicals and electrical appliances

Care of priests’ furnishings, clothing, and linens—living room/office, bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom