Housekeeper

Summary of Responsibility: This is a full time position, Monday through Friday and some weekends. The primary purpose of the housekeeping staff is to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment in all areas of the community including but not limited to residents’ rooms, public restrooms, offices and common areas. Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Duties:

• Performs the day-to-day housekeeping functions in accordance with established housekeeping procedures and as assigned by supervision.
• Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Reports all hazardous equipment or conditions to management.
• Cleans floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and disinfecting.
• Cleans carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
• Cleans and polishes any furnishings in the hallways, stairways and elevators.
• Cleans resident rooms (includes vacuum carpet, mop, dust, disinfect and sanitize bathrooms, washing mirrors and pictures).
• Daily collect all trash from rooms, offices, lounges and bathrooms.
• Cleans walls, windows and baseboards by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. Keep all windows, cabinets, doors, mirrors, smudge free and clean.
• Assists setting up dining room, activity and living rooms as necessary.
• Reports any needed repairs to maintenance superintendent; fill out work order form and put in maintenance box.
• .Keeps all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor closets and housekeeping cart clean and uncluttered.
• Responds to resident needs as they ask you to.
• Laundering of facility linens as much as needed.
• Keeps the supervisor informed of all supply needs.
• Reports all accidents/incidents to the supervisor no matter how minor they may be.
• Ensures that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Turn in all articles found to the supervisor.
• Maintains the confidentiality of resident information and honor the residents’ personal property rights.
• Performs any other duties assigned to you by the administrative staff.

Education and Experience:

• No experience required; on-the-job training.
• Must be able to communicate in the English language.