Housekeeper FULL TIME

Job Summary
This position is responsible for housekeeping and laundry functions of a given managed community,
including apartment and common area cleaning, laundry services, carpet care, and maintaining
compliance with all regulatory standards and communicating with immediate supervisor on all pertinent
matters of the community.
Essential Functions
1. Visits assigned residences to perform basic apartment cleaning of bathroom fixtures and floors.
This consists of dusting, vacuuming, sheet and linen changing, bed making, and bathroom
cleaning including toilets, sinks, showers, mirrors, and floors. Avoids disturbing residents'
belongings and respects privacy. Removes linens from bed for cleaning and returns to resident.
Makes beds with clean linens according to resident's preferences. Logs cleaning activities as
required by procedures.
2. Changes residents' bedding and linens each week as part of their monthly rent. Should the
residents request, bedding and linens may be changed more frequently for an additional fee.
Keeps linen inventory at a level to accommodate weekly changes and schedules to allow for
washing, drying, and following of linens to meet community demand.
3. Interacts with residents in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention. Communicates
concerns with resident's health to management as appropriate.
4. Maintains a clean building in all common areas, including main entry, alternative entries,
reception area, corridors, bathrooms, activity rooms, and the dining room. This consists of
vacuuming carpets, dusting, washing windows, straightening furniture and coffee service.
Ensure all areas are appropriate for visitors and residents 7 days a week.
5. Cleans floors including sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing,
disinfecting, etc. Properly sets up appropriate caution and safety signs to ensure safety of
residents and visitors and ensures their removal as appropriate. Cleans carpets including
vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
6. Cleans public restrooms including washing, sanitizing, and/or polishing bathroom fixtures.
Ensures water marks are removed from fixtures.
7. Removes dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting
solutions.
8. Handles hazardous cleaning supplies according to proper procedures and ensures accurate
labeling.
9. Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc.,
as scheduled or directed.
10. Responds appropriately to resident emergencies by calling or contacting appropriate internal
and external parties, according to established protocol. May also assist with disaster
management efforts and activities during evacuations (i.e. fires, hurricanes, etc.).
11. Maintains compliance with all local, state, federal, and licensing rules and regulations
associated with the licensure of the building. This includes HIPAA, OSHA, and labor laws,
etc. that apply to the specific location of the property. Any issues raised by any regulator will
be immediately discussed with the management company.
12. Works in a safe manner and ensures unsafe actions are brought to the attention of the Executive
Director. Compliant with Safety Committee Standards. Should workplace injuries occur, the
Executive Director will be notified and the Housekeeping Supervisor and Housekeepers will
follow all procedures for treatment, investigation, and return to work. Injured workers will
communicate with their supervisor as noted in the Employee Handbook.
13. Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions
which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers,
residents, and visitors.
14. Develops basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions
15. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required. Prior experience in cleaning or
housekeeping preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
Must meet all health requirements, including TB. Must pass criminal background check. Must have
compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
Essential Skills
Able to respect the privacy of residents and to refrain from discussing their personnel situations and
problems with other residents, particularly as it may relate to their health. Willing to communicate with
residents of various levels of functioning and various types of personalities. Able to complete cleaning
tasks in a timely, effective and efficient manner.