Housekeeper

Position Summary

The Housekeeping Associate is responsible for cleaning assigned areas as requested and assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting the company culture and vision.
• Cleans and maintains assigned areas including public areas and resident rooms.
• Cleans restrooms, including counters, mirrors, sinks, lavatories, and fixtures in apartments and common areas.
• Vacuums carpeted areas and mops tile floors.
• Spot cleans walls and windows.
• Dusts furniture and empties trashcans.
• Cleans baseboards, pictures, lights, and HVAC vents.
• Assists with activity room set-ups, which could require movement of furniture.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up-to-date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of housekeeping.
• Able to use all required equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, and time management.
• Effective communication with residents, families, staff, and vendors.
• Works well within a team as well as independently.
• Reads, writes, and follows oral and written instructions.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Physical Qualifications

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
• Sit – sit infrequently.
• Lift – constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds.
• Carry – constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds.
• Push – constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds.
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis, may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck while manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach – must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.