Housekeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• General knowledge of housekeeping.
• Ability to use all required equipment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and vendors.
• Ability to work well both within a team and independently.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• English-language proficiency sufficient to read and write.
• Ability to continuously walk and stand; sitting is infrequent.
• Ability to perform work both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push 0–10 pounds constantly, 11–50 pounds frequently, and 51–100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to climb stairs frequently; an elevator may be available as an alternative.
• Ability to bend frequently at the waist, knees, hips, and spine, potentially while manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Ability to squat frequently to reach below the knee, potentially while lifting 50 pounds or less.
• Ability to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck while manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Ability to reach frequently, including occasional overhead reaching while manipulating 10 pounds or less and below-waist reaching while manipulating 25 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• Previous housekeeping experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned areas, including public areas and resident rooms.
• Clean restrooms, including counters, mirrors, sinks, lavatories, and fixtures in apartments and common areas.
• Vacuum carpeted areas and mop tile floors.
• Spot-clean walls and windows.
• Dust furniture and empty trash cans.
• Clean baseboards, pictures, lights, and HVAC vents.
• Assist with activity room setups, which may require moving furniture.
• Attend community training courses and maintain current monthly, quarterly, and annual training through the designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Attend all required all-staff meetings.
• Support the organization’s mission, vision, goals, and culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned that relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of residents.