Housekeeper

Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg • Christiansburg, VA

8d • $15 - $17

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 duties, follows safety precautions when using equipment and supplies, responds to residents’ needs, and helps protect residents’ rights and confidentiality.

The Housekeeper also supports the community’s culture by modeling the company’s core values, encouraging personnel to exemplify those values, and helping create and drive a sales culture. The position is full-time. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, including every other weekend. Pay ranges from $14.50 to $17.00.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• High school graduate or equivalent credentials preferred.
• At least 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 safety precautions while 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 smudge-free.
• Help set up the dining room, activity room, and living room as needed.
• Report needed repairs to maintenance personnel or the Executive Director.
• Keep housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and carts clean, orderly, 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.
• Ensure personnel exemplify the company’s core values at all times.
• Create and drive the sales culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance may be included in the comprehensive benefits package.
• Company-paid life insurance may be included.
• Short-term and long-term disability options may be included.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan may be included.
• Paid time off may be included.
• Employee assistance program may be included.
• Additional voluntary benefits may be included.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed