Housekeeper

Kensington Senior Living • Bethesda, MD

8d

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans assigned resident suites and common areas at The Kensington Bethesda, following prescribed standards and guidelines. Regular duties include weekly suite cleaning and participation in bi-annual deep cleaning. The role also includes submitting repair requests, maintaining cleaning equipment and work areas, preparing the supply cart for the next workday, attending required training and professional development, and reporting suspected elder abuse, mistreatment, or neglect. The position pays $18.50–$22.00 and is full-time.

Requirements

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of how to use common cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and proficiently with people of all ages and abilities, with consideration for their rights and sensitivities, and maintain an energetic, positive attitude.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance and follow the employee handbook dress code.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Demonstrate freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis through a physician-performed health screening before employment.
• Clear a criminal background check administered in the state of employment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and walk short and long distances.
• Ability to lift and/or carry objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend significantly at the waist and reach above, below, and at shoulder length.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a similar position is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident suites as assigned and according to prescribed standards and guidelines.
• Perform weekly suite cleaning, including cleaning and disinfecting bathroom fixtures, tile walls, and floors; dusting and cleaning flat surfaces; vacuuming carpets; and changing bed linens.
• Participate in bi-annual deep cleaning of resident suites, including cleaning under and behind furniture, blinds, carpets, walls, and closet areas.
• Complete work requests for items requiring repair in resident suites and common areas.
• Clean assigned common areas, including corridors, restrooms, offices, break rooms, lounges, and storage areas.
• Set up the supply cart at the end of the work shift for use the next day.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in an organized, clean, like-new condition.
• Attend required training courses and participate in other professional development activities.
• Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment, or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed