Housekeeper

Grace Management•Topsham, ME

14d

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans common spaces and resident rooms in a senior living community. The role requires following established cleaning procedures and infection-control practices, maintaining a caring and courteous approach toward residents, and reporting changes in residents or facility conditions to management. The Housekeeper also supports a safe, welcoming environment and works as part of a team.

Requirements

Have a genuine caring attitude toward seniors and relate to residents and staff courteously and diplomatically.
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.
Must have a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Some experience in a hospitality setting or senior community is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

Follow established performance standards, policies, and procedures.
Dust vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, furniture, and blinds.
Vacuum and spot-clean carpets, sofas, and chairs; shampoo carpets as directed.
Remove marks from walls.
Clean and sanitize bathrooms and refill paper towel, toilet paper, and soap dispensers.
Keep chemicals in properly labeled containers, stock housekeeping carts, and secure carts and storage rooms so residents cannot access chemicals.
Collect and empty trash.
Use proper cleaning and infection-control techniques.
Identify resident concerns or changes and report them promptly 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, in-service training, and associate functions as requested.
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 assist with resident-related tasks as assigned.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor.