Assisted Living Housekeeper

Gilbane Development Company

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Calvary Street Management is looking for a dependable, experienced, and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join the facilities team at Livingston Place Assisted Living, located in Southeast, Washington, D.C. The Housekeeper plays a pivotal role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for the residents; the housekeeper's primary responsibilities include maintaining state/federal safety compliance and maintaining consistent cleanliness and comfort of the resident's living spaces, ensuring the facilities daily needs are met, and contributing to the overall well-being of the community, The housekeeper's are responsible for the aesthetics and organization of the community's business office, the residential units, and all public or common areas of the property in a neat, efficient, and accommodating condition.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2- 3 years of previous relevant experience in housekeeping, janitorial/custodial or similar roles, required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization is required.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an Assisted Living facility or similar healthcare environment preferred, but not required.
Knowledge in safety hazards, health codes, and/or OSHA regulations, highly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintains the cleanliness and organization of resident living areas, common areas, and public spaces, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and disinfecting surfaces
Meets health standards and sanitation for assigned areas, including, rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, resident rooms, and other work areas, as needed.
Safely follow user directions for all compounds and chemicals, including use of proper proportions; labels all compounds and chemicals properly and stores them in locked storage areas.
Disposal of trash containers, replaces liners, as appropriate, and empties trash/products in proper receptacles
Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming
Washes windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary
Dusts and polishes furniture and equipment
Maintains clean storage area and stores cleaning supplies in the directed manner
Carries linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts and maintains fire aisles when using cleaning cart
Replenishes supplies, linens, and bathroom items
Reports any repair needs to supervisor or maintenance department as appropriate
Observes for resident safety when in resident care areas
Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
Contribute to the safety and security of residents by monitoring and reporting any concerns or incidents