Housekeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; previous housekeeping or maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of principles for providing customer and personal services, including meeting quality standards.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Follows policies and procedures and completes tasks correctly and on time.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment and handles frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent and arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position and accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in housekeeping or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, resident rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards.
• Follow directions for using cleaning compounds and chemicals, including proper proportions; label them correctly and store them in locked areas.
• Empty trash containers, replace liners as appropriate, and dispose of trash in proper receptacles.
• Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork; wax and polish as necessary.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Maintain a clean storage area and store cleaning supplies as directed.
• Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts, keeping fire aisles clear when using a cleaning cart.
• Replenish supplies, linens, and bathroom items.
• Report repair needs to a supervisor or the maintenance department as appropriate.
• Observe resident safety in resident care areas.
• Comply with state, federal, and other applicable health care and safety standards.
• Assist families and other visitors as needed.
• Attend and complete required in-services and other required meetings.
• Perform other duties as directed.