Housekeeper - Senior Living

Mira Vie at Brick•Brick Township, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a Full Time Housekeeper for their Mira Vie at Brick Community in Brick, NJ. The company emphasizes personal and professional growth, aiming to create a culture where team members feel valued and inspired. The Housekeeper is responsible for housekeeping and laundry functions within the community, including cleaning apartments and common areas, providing laundry services, carpet care, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves direct interaction with residents, maintaining cleanliness of the building, and responding to emergencies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
One year of experience in a cleaning or housekeeping role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.

Responsibilities

Perform basic apartment cleaning of bathroom fixtures and floors, including dusting, vacuuming, sheet and linen changing, bed making, and bathroom cleaning (toilets, sinks, showers, mirrors, floors).
Avoid disturbing residents' belongings and respect their privacy.
Remove and replace linens for cleaning, making beds according to resident preferences.
Log cleaning activities as required.
Change residents' bedding and linens weekly, with options for more frequent changes for an additional fee.
Maintain adequate linen inventory to accommodate weekly changes and laundry schedules.
Interact with residents in a friendly manner and provide meaningful attention.
Communicate concerns regarding resident's health to management.
Maintain cleanliness of all common areas, including entryways, reception, corridors, bathrooms, activity rooms, and dining room.
Clean floors, including sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting.
Set up and remove appropriate caution and safety signs.
Clean carpets, including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
Clean public restrooms, including washing, sanitizing, and polishing fixtures.
Remove dirt, dust, grease, and film from surfaces using proper cleaning solutions.
Handle hazardous cleaning supplies according to procedures and ensure accurate labeling.
Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training.
Respond appropriately to resident emergencies by contacting appropriate parties.
Assist with disaster management efforts and activities during evacuations.
Maintain compliance with all local, state, federal, and licensing rules and regulations.
Work in a safe manner and report unsafe actions.
Comply with Safety Committee Standards.
Notify the Executive Director of workplace injuries and follow procedures for treatment, investigation, and return to work.
Foster teamwork, show initiative, assist others, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
Develop basic knowledge of the organization to answer basic questions.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.