Housekeeper

Washington Township Senior Living • Yonkers, NY

287d • $14 - $18

About The Position

Housekeepers are a necessary part of our community working to clean and maintain private residences, while ensuring a sanitary and comfortable space for coworkers, residents, and their guests. In addition to cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms and communal spaces, housekeepers may also be required to change bedding, do laundry, and keep inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-year experience as a housekeeper or within a similar cleaning environment
• Working knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products and methods, including cleaning of sensitive or potentially hazardous materials
• Proven ability to take initiative with tasks, especially with safety and sanitation
• Compassion and caring nature, showing a strong desire to provide comfort to guests/residents

Responsibilities

• Keep our facilities spotlessly clean and well kept
• Clean residents' rooms and shared areas
• Respond with urgency upon requests
• Dispose of waste
• Execute laundry service and daily changing of residents' beds, including ironing and pressing as needed
• Inspect residents' rooms and communal areas to ensure they are tidy
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness at all times
• Reset areas after use, keeping safety and sanitation as a motivating factor in your work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED