HOUSEKEEPER

HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES

• Dusts all tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, lamps/light fixtures, wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, blinds.
• Checks sofas/chairs for debris and vacuums, dusts, and spot cleans sofas/chairs.
• Vacuums carpets, sweeps and mops floors. Spot cleans carpet.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms. Refills paper towel, toilet paper and soap dispensers.
• Cleans insides of windows and mirrors.
• Cleans and waters plants.
• Takes trash from staging area to dumpster. Takes recyclables to containers.
• Cleans inside and outside of washers/dryers. Empties the lint traps.
• Checks for marks on wall. Identifies potential maintenance issues.
• Demonstrates safe and proper techniques for chemical/cleaning solution use and stocking of housekeeping carts.
• Performs homemaking chores (cleaning resident apartments, restrooms, and common areas, making beds, emptying trash, etc.).
• Helps with laundry duties (washing/drying, folding/hanging, and putting away).

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in working with and caring for the older population is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to relate to residents and other team members in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand for multiple hours in duration.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to meet position requirements.
• Must be able to squat, bend, stretch, walk and turn.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.