Job Description

The Resource Center has been providing services to persons with disabilities in the Chautauqua County area since 1958. From our humble beginnings as a gathering of parents and concerned citizens who wanted to provide educational and training opportunities for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, The Resource Center has grown into a comprehensive agency providing services to thousands of persons with all types and levels of disabilities.

The Resource Center is the largest non-governmental employer in Chautauqua County with more than 1,300 employees on its payroll.

The mission of The Resource Center is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing lifelong growth, and enjoying quality of life.

General Aide – Housekeeping – JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBLE TO: Housekeeping Supervisor

FUNCTION:

Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the site. This position supports the overall health, comfort, and well-being of all people who live, work, and visit at the site by performing routine cleaning and housekeeping tasks in assigned areas. Under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor, the Housekeeping Aid completes daily cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces. The role includes cleaning bathrooms, common areas, offices, and other designated spaces to ensure cleanliness and infection control standards are consistently met.

Although responsible to the Housekeeping Supervisor, the Housekeeper is expected to function responsibly and independently without direct supervision.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Basic understanding of cleaning practices, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces. Knowledge of safe use, storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Basic awareness of infection control and sanitation practices. Basic understanding of expectations for maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of people who live at the site.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school or equivalency diploma strongly preferred. Experience in residential housekeeping is preferred. Understanding of workplace safety practices, including proper lifting techniques and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is preferred.

DUTIES

OTHER DUTIES: Refer to Appendix

REQUIRED TOOLS: Refer to Appendix

General Aide - Housekeeping– JOB DESCRIPTION APPENDIX

OTHER DUTIES

TECHNICAL:

1. Performs housekeeping tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Thorough cleaning and sanitation of bathroom facilities
• Washing windows
• Thorough cleaning and sanitation of kitchen appliances and storage areas.
• Cleaning floors and carpeting.
• Laundry of bedding, linens, curtains, and other items as needed.
• Cleaning and dusting of furniture and upholstery.
• Cleaning woodwork, walls and fixtures.

1. Reports to the site management, any items in need of repair or replacement, as well as, materials necessary for completion of housekeeping tasks.
2. Performs housekeeping in a skillful and professional manner.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other duties as needed and as assigned by a supervisor.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

1. Badge Access
2. Learning Management System (Learner Access)

General Aide - Housekeeping– JOB DESCRIPTION APPENDIX

OTHER DUTIES

TECHNICAL:

1. Performs housekeeping tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Thorough cleaning and sanitation of bathroom facilities
• Washing windows
• Thorough cleaning and sanitation of kitchen appliances and storage areas.
• Cleaning floors and carpeting.
• Laundry of bedding, linens, curtains, and other items as needed.
• Cleaning and dusting of furniture and upholstery.
• Cleaning woodwork, walls and fixtures.

1. Reports to the site management, any items in need of repair or replacement, as well as, materials necessary for completion of housekeeping tasks.
2. Performs housekeeping in a skillful and professional manner.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other duties as needed and as assigned by a supervisor.

REQUIRED TOOLS:

1. Badge Access
2. Learning Management System (Learner Access)

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I/DD Services

The Resource Center

Salary Grade: AID

FLSA Status: Hourly

PTO/CAT: Per CBA

CFR: 102

The Resource Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, military status, domestic violence status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, physical or mental disability, any other category protected by law, or any other non-job related characteristic. As needed, The Resource Center will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities to employees and applicants whenever such accommodation would not create an undue hardship or a safety concern in the conduct of TRC’s operations.