Assisted/ Independent Living Housekeeper - Full-Time

Franklin Companies•San Antonio, TX

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning community common areas and residents’ rooms or apartments to maintain a pleasing, home-like environment for residents, employees, and visitors. The role is located at Franklin Park Sonterra. The schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The position includes cleaning, disinfecting, vacuuming, dusting, and mopping throughout the community, as well as laundering residents’ linens and clothing while following infection-control and safety practices. The Housekeeper helps maintain safe, organized work areas and equipment, builds positive relationships with residents and families, and supports the community’s teamwork and service philosophy.

Requirements

Ability to perform the required duties on a regular, predictable basis.
Follow safety guidelines and use proper body mechanics when lifting.
Follow infection-control procedures and company guidelines for uniforms and name badges.

Responsibilities

Clean common areas, including the lobby, guest restrooms, and hallways.
Vacuum carpeted areas and upholstered furniture; dust furniture, hanging pictures, and fixtures.
Sanitize handrails and clean glass surfaces, doors, doorways, and walls.
Clean and disinfect common areas and restrooms; mop or vacuum common areas.
Clean and disinfect soiled utility bins, and clean and organize laundry areas and storage closets.
Keep housekeeping carts, supplies, and equipment in safe areas to prevent injuries.
Store and label hazardous cleaning products properly.
Clean residents’ rooms or apartments by vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting bathrooms.
Launder residents’ linens, towels, sheets, and other items according to schedule and as needed.
Keep residents’ personal clothing separate and return it promptly to their rooms or apartments after laundering.
Dispose of soiled clothing or linens in accordance with infection-control standards.
Promptly wipe up water or other liquids on floors to prevent slips and falls.
Establish and maintain good relationships with residents and family members.
Use proper body mechanics when lifting and follow safety guidelines.
Follow company uniform and name-badge guidelines.
Use company-provided equipment properly and as intended.
Encourage teamwork and promote the company philosophy.
Attend required community meetings.
Perform required duties promptly and on a regular, predictable basis.
Become familiar with and understand fire-evacuation steps.
Help maintain a safe and secure environment for all community residents.