Housekeeper

Phoenix Senior Living•Vestavia Hills, AL

11d

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs housekeeping activities in resident rooms and community common areas. Duties include dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, laundry, shampooing carpets, scrubbing bathrooms, cleaning counters and windows, taking out trash, and restocking bistros, bathrooms, and resident rooms with paper products and hand soap. The role follows detailed cleaning checklists and procedures for preparing cleaning solutions and using chemical cleaners and power equipment safely. The Housekeeper also handles basic environmental tasks such as replacing light bulbs and filters, removing outdoor debris, and documenting repair needs for a supervisor.

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 be available during peak customer service days and times.
Written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Follow detailed cleaning worksheets or checklists for each room and common area.
Prepare cleaning solutions by mixing water and detergents in proper containers according to specifications.
Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Sweep, mop, scrub, and/or vacuum floors and walls in community common areas and resident rooms.
Steam clean or shampoo carpets.
Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment, moving furniture as needed.
Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using appropriate cleaners and tools.
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, Kleenex, and liquid soap.
Replace light bulbs throughout the community.
Clean suites with two residents twice a week.
Document the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems in the maintenance log and housekeeping checklist, and notify a supervisor.
Perform housekeeping tasks including laundry, cleaning counters, and restocking common-area bistros, bathrooms, and resident rooms.