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:
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Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
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Cleans and maintains assigned areas including public areas and resident rooms.
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Cleans restrooms, including counters, mirrors, sinks, lavatories, and fixtures in apartments and common areas.
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Vacuums carpeted areas and mops tile floors.
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Spot cleans walls and windows.
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Dust’s furniture and empties trashcans.
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Cleans baseboards, pictures, lights, and HVAC vents.
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Assists with activity room set-ups, which could require movement of furniture.
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Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
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Attend all required all staff meetings.
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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:
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Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required.
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General knowledge of housekeeping.
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Ability to use all required equipment.
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Must have excellent communication skills, problem solving skills and time management.
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Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and vendors.
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Must work well within a team as well as independently.
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Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
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Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
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Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
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Sit – sit infrequently.
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Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
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Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
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Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
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Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
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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.
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Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
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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.
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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.