Samantha Schulz
Sturgis,South Dakota
Summary
Detail-oriented Housekeeper with expertise in sanitization techniques and infection control acquired at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Proven track record in maintaining rigorous cleanliness standards while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Proficient in deep cleaning methods and effective communication, contributing to improved patient environments. Committed to excellence, with a solid understanding of chemical handling and waste disposal practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fort Meade, SD
11.2023 - Current
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in patient rooms to reduce the spread of germs and enhance freshness.
- Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways.
- Cleaned and sanitized high-traffic areas, as well as patient rooms, to lessen the likelihood of disease spread, and to ensure freshness and a standard of cleanliness.
- Reported maintenance concerns or repairs to appropriate supervisor for prompt remediation.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
- Maintained clean floors throughout the facility by sweeping, mopping, and ensuring work orders are put in for a properly waxed floor, if needed.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Ensured that all health standards were met during cleaning operations.
- Moved beds and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
- Requested maintenance orders to fix non-working equipment and address room damage.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
Volunteer
Aspen Grove
Sturgis, SD
11.2022 - 11.2022
- I interned with multiple CNAs, nurses, and a certified medication aide to ensure what their duties are and how each respective job helped ensure the safety of the residents and disease prevention.
- Helped to ensure the safety and comfort of the residents at any given time.
- Helped the residents with certain tasks that they needed help with and could not do on their own.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sturgis Brown High School
Sturgis05-2023
Skills
- Cleaning techniques
- Restroom detailing
- Linen replacement
- Linen replenishment
- Dusting
- Ergonomics and safety training
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Deep cleaning
- English language fluency
- Mopping and sweeping
- Exceptional communicator
- Safety protocols
- Chemical handling
- Exceptional time management
- Hazardous chemical training
- Bathroom cleaning
- Waste disposal
- Sanitization techniques
- Infection control
- Physically strong
- Health and safety compliance
- Bloodborne pathogens
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Housekeeper
Department of Veterans Affairs
11.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Aspen Grove
11.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Sturgis Brown High School
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