Housekeeper

Description

POSITION: Housekeeper

REPORTS TO: Maintenance or Executive Director

FLSA: Hourly

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• •Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting 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.
• •Dust’s 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).
• •Attend all required all staff meetings.
• •Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• •Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required.
• •General knowledge of housekeeping.
• •Ability to use all required equipment.
• •Must have excellent communication skills, problem solving skills and time management.
• •Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and vendors.
• •Must work well within a team as well as independently.
• •Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• •Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write.

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, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• •Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• •Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 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, 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.