Housekeeper

Grace Management•Tucson, AZ

14d

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans common spaces and resident rooms while following established procedures and practices. The role calls for a genuine concern for seniors, the ability to relate to residents courteously, and the ability to notice changes or problems affecting residents and communicate them to management. The Housekeeper also supports resident-centered activities and assists with other resident-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Possess a genuine, caring attitude toward seniors and relate to residents and staff courteously and diplomatically under all circumstances.
Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
Complete required employment screenings, including criminal background and drug screenings.
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, kneel, push, pull, and twist using good body mechanics for sustained periods.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Some experience in a hospitality setting or senior community is helpful, but not required.
Ability to follow proper procedures and practices.
Enjoy working in a team environment and willingness to support others on the team.

Responsibilities

Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to policies and procedures.
Dust wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, furniture, and blinds.
Vacuum and spot-clean carpets, shampoo carpets as directed, and vacuum and spot-clean sofas and chairs.
Check for and remove marks from walls.
Clean and sanitize bathrooms; refill paper towel, toilet paper, and soap dispensers.
Keep chemicals in properly labeled containers, maintain a stocked housekeeping cart, and lock carts and storage rooms to prevent resident access to chemicals.
Collect and empty trash.
Follow proper cleaning and infection-control techniques.
Identify special resident problems and report them immediately to a supervisor or seek assistance when necessary.
Notify maintenance about items needing attention, including burned-out light bulbs and safety hazards.
Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action.
Use wet-floor or safety-hazard signs when cleaning hard-surface floors in public areas.
Participate in educational programs, staff meetings, and in-service training as provided.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Listen to resident and family concerns or complaints and report them to a supervisor.
Maintain emotional composure and remain calm in all situations.
Work with hazardous chemicals and support team members as requested by a supervisor.
Support and participate in resident-centered activity programs.
Participate in assigned projects or committees and attend associate meetings, in-service education, and associate functions as requested.
Assist with a variety of resident-related tasks as assigned.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor.