Housekeeper

McCarthy Court•New Bern, NC

19d

About The Position

TerraBella Senior Living is hiring a Housekeeper to join its McCarthy Court community. The role performs scheduled cleaning and sanitation duties throughout assigned areas, including resident apartments, common areas, lounges, offices, and laundry facilities. The Housekeeper maintains cleaning equipment and supplies, follows safe storage and hazard-prevention practices, and reports repair or supply needs to the Lead Housekeeper. The position also requires courteous interaction with residents, guests, and staff and an interest in working with a senior population.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively in the primary language of the residents.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Demonstrated interest in working with a senior population.
Regularly stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision and color vision.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties in assigned apartment homes, common areas, lounges, and offices.
Sweep, dust, dust mop, and wet mop floors and stairways; spot-clean and vacuum floors, rugs, carpets, and runners.
Rotate runners in hallways and entryways.
Clean, sanitize, and polish lavatory, shower, and sink fixtures and facilities; replenish dispensers as needed.
Scrub bath and shower room tiles, woodwork, window frames, and sills.
Keep equipment and materials clean and orderly.
Collect trash and refuse from work areas and place it in designated pickup areas.
Collect, clean, and redistribute community laundry.
Maintain the commercial laundry area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
Store and lock cleaning chemicals when not in use.
Keep cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards out of the way, clear of exits, and compliant with fire codes.
Report needed repairs and supply or equipment needs to the Lead Housekeeper.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Interact with guests, residents, and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.