Housekeeper - Part-Time Weekends

About the role

Ensure overall cleanliness of the community, including common areas and suites, and maintain room readiness for showing and occupancy while implementing all housekeeping policies and procedures.

Pay

$17.25 - $20.00 per hour based on skills and experience. This position is non-exempt and overtime eligible.

Requirements

• Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID-19 and receive CDC recommended booster doses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the attainment of Victory Housing, Inc. Mission Statements takes precedence over all decisions and actions.
• Keep community clean and sanitized while adhering to all Victory Housing, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Sweep outdoor patios and clean tables weekly.
• Clean front entry door each morning and afternoon daily.
• Clean common areas daily per policies and procedures – no exceptions. Public restrooms to be cleaned every two hours or more frequently as needed. No cleaning supply, chemical, or paper product is to be left in the bathroom. All supplies and chemicals are to be secured in a locked housekeeping cart.
• Vacuum/wet mop dining room after each meal. Assist in wiping down dining room chairs and tables as needed daily.
• Maintain inventory and assist in ordering cleaning supplies and approved chemicals. All products used must be in accordance with the Victory Housing approved vendor, product, and order guides.
• Assure that rooms are cleaned, set-up, and ready to show within 24 hours of vacancy.
• Check-in with Assistant Director first thing in the morning to determine immediate cleaning needs (e.g., incontinence in rooms or bath, trash cans that have been urinated in, potty chairs that need to be emptied; bathrooms of messy residents should be cleaned first).
• Take out trash in all resident units daily and common areas twice a day.
• Pick up outside trash when needed.
• Clean lights per policies and procedure guidelines.
• Clean ashtrays 4 times a day, more as needed (located in designated exterior smoking areas).
• Water and prune interior plants.
• Provide daily maid service to all suites, which includes making beds and emptying trash. Thoroughly clean suites weekly per schedule or more frequently as required, following Victory Housing policies and procedures:
  • Clean all bathrooms including sink, toilet bowls, floor, and showers.
  • Empty all trash.
  • Dust nightstands, dressers, and wardrobes, moving items to dust underneath.
  • Collect glasses, dishes, etc., for washing in the kitchen.
  • Change towels and bed linens.
  • Throw away newspapers, tissues, and magazines unless otherwise indicated.
  • Check condition of furniture, clean, and rotate cushions weekly or as needed.
  • Thoroughly vacuum room; furniture should be moved at least once a month.
  • Clean window sills and blinds.
  • Clean windows.
  • Notify Assistant Director of any unusual situations including incontinence, soiled bed linens, etc.
  • Complete Checklist (both paper or electronic as requested).
• Clean living areas:
  • Dust all surfaces including mantels, televisions, etc.
  • Vacuum (furniture should be moved once a month for vacuuming).
  • Watch for isolated, soiled areas and spot clean as needed.
  • Wipe baseboards.
• Clean kitchenettes (if applicable):
  • Disinfect all countertops.
  • Wipe around sink and cabinet door handles.
  • Sweep floors thoroughly, damp mop or sponge soiled areas every other day (more frequently if necessary).
  • Notify Assistant Administrator of any unusual situations including incontinence, soiled bed linens, new residents, illness, medication changes, etc.
  • Defrost and clean refrigerators/freezers not in the kitchen.
• Address resident concerns or needs relating to housekeeping or laundry.
• Attend and assist with special community events.