Housekeeper

Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury•Salisbury, MD

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 tasks, follows safety precautions, responds to residents’ needs, reports repairs and incidents, and protects resident confidentiality and property rights. The Housekeeper also models the company’s core values, supports a positive sales culture, and ensures personnel exemplify the company’s values.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

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

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; keep windows, cabinets, doors, and mirrors clean and smudge-free.
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 housekeeping carts clean, uncluttered, and free of hazardous equipment and supplies.
Respond to residents’ needs as requested.
Launder community linens as needed.
Notify 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 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.