Work setting: 
Retirement home

Responsibilities
Tasks:
– Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
– Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
– Make beds and change sheets
– Stock linen closet
– Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
– Disinfect operating rooms and other areas
– Handle and report lost and found items
– Attend to guests’ requests for extra supplies or other items
– Provide basic information on facilities
– Pick up debris and empty trash containers
– Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
– Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
– Wash windows, walls and ceilings
– Address customers’ complaints or concerns

Work conditions and physical capabilities:
-Ability to work independently
-Work under pressure
-Repetitive tasks
-Handling heavy loads
-Physically demanding
-Bending, crouching, kneeling
-Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability:
– Punctuality
– Client focus
– Dependability
– Efficient interpersonal skills
– Excellent oral communication
– Flexibility
– Initiative
– Judgement
– Organized
– Reliability
– Team player
– Values and ethics
– Patience
– Honesty