Housekeeper

Commonwealth Senior Living at Williamsburg•Leon, VA

23d•$16 - $17

About The Position

The Housekeeper maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout the community. The work is performed as directed by the Maintenance Director and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The position also responds to residents’ needs, protects resident confidentiality and personal property rights, and supports the community’s core values and sales culture. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including rotating weekends. Pay rate: $15.50–$17.00 per hour.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions according to established procedures and assignments.
Follow 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, 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.
Assist with setting 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, 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.
Maintain confidentiality of pertinent resident information and honor residents’ personal property rights.
Model the company’s core values: caring about people, doing the right thing, being passionate and celebrating success, speaking up, taking ownership and adding value, and being respectful.
Ensure personnel exemplify the company’s core values.
Create and drive the sales culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.