Housekeeper

Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air•Bon Air, VA

28d

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 routine housekeeping duties, follows safety precautions, keeps equipment and storage areas clean and orderly, responds to residents’ needs, and reports repairs, incidents, and supply needs. The position also supports the community’s culture by modeling company core values and helping create and drive a sales culture.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions according to established procedures and assignments.
Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
Clean floors by sweeping, dusting, damp or wet 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, sanitizing bathrooms, and cleaning mirrors and pictures.
Collect trash daily from rooms, offices, lounges, and bathrooms.
Clean walls, windows, and baseboards through washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing; keep windows, cabinets, doors, and mirrors clean and free of smudges.
Assist with setting up dining rooms, activity rooms, and living rooms as necessary.
Report needed repairs to maintenance personnel or the Executive Director.
Keep housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitors’ closets, and housekeeping 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 resident information and protect resident rights, including personal property rights.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Model the company’s core values: caring about people, doing the right thing, being passionate and celebrating success, speaking up and taking responsibility, taking ownership and adding value, and being respectful.
Ensure all personnel exemplify the company’s core values at all times.
Create and drive the sales culture.