Housekeeper

Responsibilities

• Distribute laundered articles and linens
• Change beds
• Clean public restrooms and replenish supplies
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and polish floors
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies
• Dust furniture and equipment
• Polish metalwork
• Wash walls, woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills
• Perform all laundry duties, including washing and drying resident laundry and textiles in provided appliances
• Fold and/or hang laundry appropriately
• Distribute laundered articles and linens
• Change bed linens
• Maintain resident laundry areas
• Wash windows at reasonable heights throughout the community as requested
• Keep utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition
• Disinfect and sanitize equipment and supplies
• Stock the cleaning cart with supplies
• Empty wastebaskets and transport trash and waste to the disposal area(s)
• Work with maintenance to ensure that the trash and dumpster areas are clean
• Request maintenance work orders for any maintenance repairs needed
• Report resident issues or changes in health or living status promptly
• Report potentially unsafe conditions or maintenance-related issues promptly to Supervisor

Requirements

• Successfully complete all Company specified training programs
• Able to operate cleaning equipment such as, iron, washer & dryer, brooms, mops, vacuums, etc.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Communicate effectively in English with employees and residents
• General knowledge of sanitation
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous housekeeping experience is preferred but not required. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.