Housekeeper

Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End•Richmond, VA

20d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout the community. The role follows direction from the Maintenance Director and complies with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Responsibilities include routine cleaning and disinfection, care of housekeeping equipment and supplies, responding to residents’ needs, laundering community linens as needed, and reporting repair, supply, incident, and resident-observation matters to the appropriate personnel. As a Culture Ambassador, the Housekeeper models the company’s core values, helps ensure personnel exemplify those values, and contributes to creating and driving 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 using 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.
Help set up dining, activity, and living rooms as necessary.
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.
Protect resident rights by maintaining confidentiality of pertinent resident information and honoring residents’ personal property rights.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Model the company’s core values.
Help ensure all personnel exemplify the company’s core values.
Create and drive the sales culture.