Housekeeper

Garden Estates of Temple•Temple, TX

About The Position

This is a full time position, Monday through Friday and some weekends. The primary purpose of the housekeeping staff is to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment in all areas of the community including but not limited to residents’ rooms, public restrooms, offices and common areas.

Requirements

No experience required; on-the-job training.
Must be able to communicate in the English language.

Responsibilities

Performs the day-to-day housekeeping functions in accordance with established housekeeping procedures and as assigned by supervision.
Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
Reports all hazardous equipment or conditions to management.
Cleans floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and disinfecting.
Cleans carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
Cleans and polishes any furnishings in the hallways, stairways and elevators.
Cleans resident rooms (includes vacuum carpet, mop, dust, disinfect and sanitize bathrooms, washing mirrors and pictures).
Daily collect all trash from rooms, offices, lounges and bathrooms.
Cleans walls, windows and baseboards by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. Keep all windows, cabinets, doors, mirrors, smudge free and clean.
Assists setting up dining room, activity and living rooms as necessary.
Reports any needed repairs to maintenance superintendent; fill out work order form and put in maintenance box.
.Keeps all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor closets and housekeeping cart clean and uncluttered.
Responds to resident needs as they ask you to.
Laundering of facility linens as much as needed.
Keeps the supervisor informed of all supply needs.
Reports all accidents/incidents to the supervisor no matter how minor they may be.
Ensures that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
Turn in all articles found to the supervisor.
Maintains the confidentiality of resident information and honor the residents’ personal property rights.
Performs any other duties assigned to you by the administrative staff.