Housekeeper

Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Housekeeper maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout the community, as directed by the Maintenance Director and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role performs daily housekeeping tasks, follows safety procedures, responds to residents’ needs, and protects residents’ rights and confidential information. The Housekeeper also supports the community by setting up shared rooms, laundering linens as needed, reporting repairs and incidents, and communicating supply needs. As a Culture Ambassador, the role models the company’s core values, supports others in exemplifying those values, and helps create and drive a sales culture.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
High school graduation or equivalent credentials preferred.
Minimum of one year of housekeeping experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent credentials.
At least one year of housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions according to established procedures.
Follow safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
Clean floors by sweeping, dusting, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting.
Clean carpets by vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
Clean and polish furnishings in hallways and, where applicable, stairways and elevators.
Clean resident rooms, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, and sanitizing bathrooms, and cleaning mirrors and pictures.
Collect trash daily from rooms, offices, lounges, and bathrooms.
Clean walls, windows, and baseboards; keep windows, cabinets, doors, and mirrors clean and free of smudges.
Assist with setting up dining rooms, activity rooms, and living rooms as needed.
Report needed repairs to maintenance personnel or the Executive Director.
Keep housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and carts clean, uncluttered, and free of hazardous equipment and supplies.
Respond to residents’ needs as requested.
Launder community linens as needed.
Inform the Executive Director or designee of supply needs in a timely manner.
Report accidents and incidents to the Executive Director on the day they occur, along with important resident observations.
Follow cleaning schedules as closely as possible.
Maintain confidentiality of pertinent resident information and honor residents’ personal property rights.
Model the company’s core values and ensure personnel exemplify them.
Create and drive the sales culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.