Housekeeper

Senior Living Communities Careers•Carmel, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and sanitizes common areas, homes, apartments, suites, and healthcare units across the campus, following a regular work schedule under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor. The role supports a respectful, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and employees, while upholding the campus mission and maintaining the confidentiality of medical and healthcare information in accordance with HIPAA standards. The Housekeeper removes trash, cleans occupied and vacant units and building areas to a “like new” condition, and uses cleaning chemicals and supplies properly. The position also involves completing work orders promptly, controlling waste, maintaining a professional appearance and uniform, and interacting constructively with residents, employees, prospective residents, and marketing tours. Occasional travel for training, continuing education, emergencies, or other company functions may be required. The Housekeeper works indoors and outdoors and may need to respond to rare medical emergencies or assist with resident evacuations.

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 in time-sensitive or stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Represent the campus positively and foster respect and courtesy for residents and employees.
Work within campus programs to encourage and promote the safety and 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 to a “like new” condition, including cabinets, surfaces, floors, glass, windows, walls, fixtures, and window sills.
Clean building areas to a “like new” condition, including cabinets, surfaces, floors, glass, windows, walls, fixtures, and window sills.
Use cleaning chemicals and supplies properly.
Travel occasionally for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
Know fire and safety procedures, including procedures involving blood-borne pathogens.
Wear the proper uniform and maintain a high standard of appearance.
Complete work and cleaning orders in a timely manner.
Exercise waste control.
Interact well with marketing tours and prospective residents.
Maintain excellent resident and employee relations and handle complaints and recommendations constructively.
Attend employee in-services as required.
Accept other duties assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Respond to medical emergencies on rare occasions and assist with resident evacuations if required.