Housekeeper

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining and cleaning community common areas and resident apartments. Duties and Responsibilities Interacts with residents and staff in a professional, friendly and compassionate manner at all times. Provides light housekeeping of resident apartments, including changing/making bed, cleaning bathrooms, dusting, removing trash, vacuuming and mopping. Reports any items noticed that need maintenance or repair, including burned out light bulbs, water leaks, etc. Maintains stock of supplies including cleaning products, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent and other items needed. Launders bed linens and/or resident laundry. Cleans and vacuums all common areas in the community. Completes make-ready cleaning of vacant resident apartments, which consists of deep cleaning all areas of the apartment, including appliances. Maintains a clean work area and keeps cart clean and well organized. Meets assigned time requirements as scheduled by supervisor in accordance with company guidelines. May serve breakfast and lunch meals to residents in dining room, as needed. Understands emergency procedures and MSDS procedures for all chemicals used. Understands procedures for blood removal. Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements. Demonstrates high standards of ethics and personal accountability. Other duties as assigned. Job requires walking and standing for extended periods of time. Push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. General knowledge of sanitation. Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with residents and co-workers in English. Demonstrate good judgement skills. Must have basic computer skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work independently, as well as with co-workers. Demonstrate desire to be a team player. Regular attendance is required. Ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs. Working Conditions Requires interaction with co-workers and residents. May require weekend and holiday work. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections. Physical Requirements Walk and stand for extended periods of time. Reach with hands and arms. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Talk and hear. Ability to lift, push and/or pull: Up to 50 pounds.