Housekeeper

Grace Management•Green Valley, AZ

27d

About The Position

At Vista Pointe at Green Valley, the Housekeeper cleans common spaces and resident rooms while supporting residents’ well-being and the community’s welcoming, family-like atmosphere. The role requires following proper cleaning procedures, caring about seniors, and identifying and communicating changes in residents to management. The Housekeeper works with a team and may assist with resident activities and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Genuine caring attitude toward seniors and ability to relate to residents and staff courteously and diplomatically.
Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
Complete required employment screenings, including criminal background check and drug screenings.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
Ability to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, kneel, push, pull, and twist using good body mechanics for sustained periods.
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals.
Ability to work in a team environment and support others as requested.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to policies and procedures.
Dust wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, furniture, and blinds.
Vacuum and spot-clean carpets and upholstered furniture; shampoo carpets as directed.
Check for and remove marks from walls.
Clean and sanitize bathrooms and refill paper towel, toilet paper, and soap dispensers.
Keep chemicals in properly labeled containers, maintain a stocked housekeeping cart, and secure carts and storage rooms so residents cannot access chemicals.
Collect and empty trash.
Follow proper cleaning and infection-control techniques.
Identify special resident problems and report them promptly to a supervisor or seek assistance as necessary.
Notify maintenance of items needing attention, including burned-out light bulbs and safety hazards.
Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action.
Use wet-floor and safety-hazard signs when cleaning hard-surface floors in public areas.
Participate in educational programs, staff meetings, and in-service training.
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 projects or committees as assigned.
Attend associate meetings, in-service education, and associate functions as requested by a supervisor.
Assist with a variety of resident-related tasks as assigned.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor.