Karen Smith
East Wenatchee
Summary
Dedicated Environmental Services Housekeeper with proven expertise at Colonial Vista in maintaining high sanitation standards and ensuring safety. Skilled in biohazard management and time management, I excelled in training new staff and enhancing cleanliness protocols, significantly improving the overall environment for residents and medical personnel.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Colonial Vista
03.2007 - 09.2025
- Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Moved chairs, desks, and beds around rooms to clean behind and underneath furniture.
- Removed hazardous and medical waste from resident rooms, to minimize risks to residents and medical personnel.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment, and reduce odors and debris.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Value Inn
09.2001 - 03.2007
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Documented and reported necessary facility and building repairs observed.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Moved chairs, desks, and beds around rooms to clean behind and underneath furniture.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wenatchee High School
Wenatchee, WA06-1982
Skills
- Storage area organization
- Commercial equipment operations
- Environmental sanitation
- Floor maintenance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Vacuuming and sweeping
- Soiled linen removal
- Sorting and washing laundry
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Vacuuming
- Mopping and sweeping
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Dusting furniture
- Biohazard management
- Supply management
- Room preparation
Timeline
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Colonial Vista
03.2007 - 09.2025
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Value Inn
09.2001 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
Wenatchee High School
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