Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Housekeeper (Maintenance)

Shift: 7am - 4pm
Applicants must be available to work the days and hours listed above. Flexibility may be required based on departmental needs.

As a housekeeper you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents. Your work will contribute to enhancing their quality of life by ensuring living spaces, common areas, residents' homes, and facilities are well-kept and welcoming. In this role you will have a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and commitment to providing a welcoming and hygienic environment for our residents.

• Follow cleaning schedule and instructions as directed by supervisor, including residential homes and public areas.
• Sweep and vacuum all assigned areas.
• Clean and/or polish all room furnishing, fixtures, ledges, heating/air conditioning units in resident rooms and all public areas.
• Clean walls and ceiling by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing.
• Clean all community shows, toilets, sinks, countertops, and baseboards, stock with paper towels, toilet paper, soap and shampoo.
• Clean and check model rooms and work in concert with the maintenance to ensure that all incoming residents' homes are cleaned and ready for move-in.
• Clean all hallways, stairways and elevators as necessary.
• Clean employee break area when necessary.
• Empty trash in offices and public areas.
• Report to supervisor any unsafe/hazardous conditions within the Community and any needed repairs to housekeeping or other facility equipment.
• Keep janitor closets and housekeeping supply rooms clean and orderly.
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner.
• Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents' families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators).
• Communicate professionally and cooperate with supervisors and all community personnel.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents and staff.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people in the community.
• Is involved with resident, personnel, and visitors under all conditions and circumstances.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.