Housekeeper - Full Time

Job Summary

A high school diploma or GED is required. Minimum three years of housekeeping experience in a similar environment or hotel industry is preferred. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary. The ability to multi-task and stay organized is important. Additionally, the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and problem-solve and follow-through on assignments is required.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence: People Stewardship, Service Quality, Growth.
• Understand and perform the cleaning procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures using proper cleaning techniques at all times.
• Clean all assigned floor surfaces using (wet, dry or appliance method) within the specified period.
• Clean, dust, polish and wash all visible furniture, light fixtures, painted or wood surfaces including, handrails or ledges, inside and outside of doors including door frames, moldings, baseboards, window frames and sills, picture frames and other exposed and visible surfaces according to Department standards and within assigned time frame.
• Wash and disinfect all bathroom and kitchen fixtures, surfaces and appliances, and remove all refuse according to Department standards for all assigned areas.
• Spot clean fingerprints, smudges, spots and soil on all wall, mirror and resilient or carpeted floor areas and all other visible surfaces within assigned work areas on a daily basis.
• Move furniture while cleaning all assigned work areas to ensure cleanliness behind and under all furniture appliances.
• Defrost refrigerators and check and maintain properly dated food items in all assigned areas in accordance with the departmental prescribed by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Assist with resident seasonal clothing storage by arranging pickup and delivery to the third floor storage area as assigned.
• Wash and hang window blinds; hand clean, (or per resident charge dry clean) curtains according to Supervisors schedule.
• Window washing will be done twice a year or as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Proven experience as housekeeper with good organizational skills, solid understanding of housekeeping procedures and best practices.
• Knowledge of quality standards.
• Customer service and attention to detail are a must.