Housekeeper

Phoenix Senior Living•Kings Mountain, NC

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Place of Kings Mountain is seeking a Housekeeper to perform housekeeping activities throughout the community, including resident rooms and common areas. Duties include dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, laundry, carpet shampooing, bathroom cleaning, wiping counters, taking out trash, and cleaning windows. The Housekeeper also restocks paper products and hand soap in common-area bistros, bathrooms, and resident rooms and bathrooms. The role follows detailed cleaning worksheets and checklists, prepares cleaning solutions according to specifications, and uses chemical cleaners and power equipment in ways that prevent damage to floors and fixtures. The Housekeeper may adjust heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, including changing filters, and replaces light bulbs throughout the community. Suites occupied by two residents must be cleaned twice weekly. The Housekeeper documents needs for major repairs or additions to building operating systems in the maintenance log and housekeeping checklist and notifies a supervisor. The stated schedule is 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of job-related experience.
Understanding of infection control procedures.
Ability to multitask and manage stress.
Understanding of and commitment to the assisted living philosophy.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, and to be available during peak customer service delivery days and times.
Written and verbal skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

Follow detailed cleaning worksheets and checklists for each room and common area.
Set up and mix water and detergents in appropriate containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Clean floors and walls in community common areas and resident rooms by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and/or vacuuming.
Steam-clean or shampoo carpets.
Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment, moving furniture as needed.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaner, sponges, and squeegees.
Make adjustments to heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, which may include changing filters.
Gather and empty trash.
Remove debris from outdoor porches, the parking lot, and the dumpster area.
Keep common-area and resident bathrooms stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, and liquid soap.
Restock common-area bistros, bathrooms, resident rooms, and resident bathrooms with appropriate paper products and hand soap.
Replace light bulbs throughout the community.
Clean suites with two residents twice a week.
Document needs for major repairs or additions to building operating systems in the maintenance log and housekeeping checklist, and notify a supervisor.