Housekeeper

Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Housekeeper maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout all areas of 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 tasks, follows safety precautions, responds to residents’ needs, and helps maintain clean and organized housekeeping equipment and storage areas. The Housekeeper also supports community operations by setting up common areas as needed, laundering community linens, reporting repairs and incidents, communicating supply needs, and protecting residents’ confidentiality and personal property rights. The position includes every-other-weekend work. Full-time associates are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability options; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off; an employee assistance program; and additional voluntary benefits. The Culture Ambassador responsibilities include modeling the company’s core values, ensuring personnel exemplify those values, and creating and driving a sales culture.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
High school graduate or equivalent credentials preferred.
A 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 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, if 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 by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing; keep windows, cabinets, doors, and mirrors clean and free of smudges.
Assist with setting up the dining room, activity room, and living room as necessary.
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.
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.
Ensure cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible.
Maintain confidentiality of pertinent resident information and honor residents’ personal property rights.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Model the company’s core values.
Ensure all personnel exemplify the company’s core values at all times.
Create and drive the sales culture.