Housekeeper

The Goldton at Jones Farm•Huntsville, AL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper performs day-to-day housekeeping duties in a senior living community, following applicable federal, state, and local standards and community guidelines. The goal is to keep the community clean, safe, and comfortable. The role involves responding to residents’ housekeeping needs and working with residents, families, and employees in a service-oriented manner. The position is full-time, with a Tuesday–Saturday day-shift schedule that may be flexible; the posting also mentions flexible hours or shifts and immediate openings.

Requirements

Completion of at least the 10th grade in high school is required.
Ability to identify and resolve problems, gather and analyze information, and develop alternative solutions independently or with a group.
Customer-service skills, including responding promptly to residents’, family members’, and employees’ requests and seeking feedback.
Interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, listening without interrupting, controlling emotions, and focusing on resolving conflict.
Oral communication skills, including speaking clearly, listening carefully, seeking clarification, and responding to questions.
Ability to work as part of a team, balance individual and team responsibilities, and remain open to others’ views.
Planning and time-management skills to coordinate work efficiently without sacrificing quality, accuracy, or customer service and to meet deadlines.
Ability to perform frequent lifting, moving, transferring, bending, stooping or squatting, and reaching.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, including with trunk twisting and turning.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to work in a healthcare environment with fluctuating environmental and safety conditions, including possible exposure to AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis B viruses, without posing a direct threat to self or others.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or equivalency is preferred.
A heart for senior adults.

Responsibilities

Stock carts with the proper types and quantities of materials and equipment.
Keep assigned work areas clean and store equipment, tools, and supplies properly during work periods and before leaving the area.
Dispose of waste and trash in appropriate containers and reline receptacles with plastic liners.
Polish metal fixtures, including payphones and water fountains.
Clean and sanitize public restrooms.
Pick up trash in front and back parking lots.
Turn in or report lost-and-found items to a supervisor.
Assist with lifting heavy equipment and supplies as directed or requested.
Report shortages of housekeeping supplies.
Clean housekeeping equipment and carts.
Perform terminal cleaning procedures.
Participate in and assist with departmental studies and projects as directed.
Assist with completing appropriate forms and reports.
Perform emergency procedures such as CPR.
Recognize and respond to residents’ housekeeping needs.
Perform general community housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, washing, and waxing.
Recognize and respond to contaminants and potentially infectious waste, handling them according to applicable guidelines.
Follow community emergency procedures, particularly fire-prevention guidelines and the use of fire extinguishers.