Housekeeper

Commonwealth Senior Living at Williamsburg•Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

The Housekeeper maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout the community, following direction from the Maintenance Director and applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations. The position performs day-to-day housekeeping tasks, uses equipment and supplies safely, responds to residents’ needs, and helps protect resident rights and confidentiality. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including rotating weekends. The pay rate is $15.50–$17.00 per hour. Full-time associates are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability options; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off; an employee assistance program; and additional voluntary benefits.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent credentials preferred.
Minimum of one year of housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions according to established procedures and assignments.
Follow established safety precautions while performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
Clean floors by sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting.
Clean carpets by vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
Clean and polish furnishings in hallways and, if applicable, stairways and elevators.
Clean resident rooms, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, sanitizing bathrooms, and cleaning mirrors and pictures.
Collect trash daily from rooms, offices, lounges, and bathrooms.
Clean walls, windows, and baseboards; keep windows, cabinets, doors, and mirrors clean and free of smudges.
Assist with setting up the dining room, activity room, and living room as needed.
Report needed repairs to maintenance personnel or the Executive Director.
Keep housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and housekeeping carts clean, uncluttered, and free of hazardous equipment and supplies.
Respond to residents’ needs as requested.
Launder community linens as needed.
Inform the Executive Director or designee of supply needs in a timely manner.
Report accidents and incidents to the Executive Director on the day they occur, along with important resident observations.
Ensure cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible.
Maintain confidentiality of pertinent resident information and honor residents’ personal property rights.
Model the company’s core values and ensure personnel exemplify those values.
Create and drive the sales culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.