Housekeeper

Senior Living Communities Careers•Greenville, SC

12d

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and sanitizes common areas, homes, apartments, suites, and healthcare units on campus. The role follows a regular work schedule and performs duties under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. The Housekeeper is expected to support a respectful, safe environment for residents and employees, uphold the campus Mission Statement, and maintain the confidentiality of medical and healthcare information in accordance with HIPAA standards. The position includes removing trash, cleaning occupied and vacant units and building areas to a “like new” condition, and using cleaning chemicals and supplies properly. The Housekeeper also completes work orders promptly, maintains a professional appearance and uniform, supports resident and employee relations, and may travel occasionally for training, continuing education, emergencies, or other company functions.

Requirements

Janitorial or maintenance experience is required.
Ability to work with minimal and close supervision.
Ability to conduct business professionally and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to use hand tools, carts, and dollies.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors during the workday.
Ability to climb up to two flights of stairs.
Ability to lift objects weighing 25 pounds or less over the head.
Ability to move objects weighing 40 pounds or more.
Ability to work under time-sensitive or stressful situations.
Ability to respond to medical emergencies on rare occasions.
Ability to assist with resident evacuations if required.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification from a janitorial program.
Two years of experience in a similar housekeeping position.

Responsibilities

Represent the campus positively and foster respect and courtesy for residents and employees.
Work within campus programs to promote safety and the well-being of residents and employees.
Uphold the campus Mission Statement.
Maintain HIPAA standards and keep residents’ and employees’ medical or healthcare information confidential.
Remove trash from campus collection areas.
Clean occupied and vacant units, including cabinets, surfaces, floors, glass, windows, walls, fixtures, and window sills, to a “like new” condition.
Clean building areas, including cabinets, surfaces, floors, glass, windows, walls, fixtures, and window sills, to a “like new” condition.
Use cleaning chemicals and supplies properly.
Travel occasionally for training sessions, continuing education, emergency situations, and other company functions.
Know fire and safety procedures, including procedures involving blood-borne pathogens.
Remain in proper uniform and maintain a high standard of appearance.
Complete work and cleaning orders in a timely manner.
Exercise waste control.
Interact appropriately with marketing tours and prospective residents.
Maintain excellent resident and employee relations and handle complaints and recommendations constructively.
Attend required employee in-services.
Accept other duties as required by the Housekeeping Supervisor.