Housekeeper

Description

Job Summary:

The Housekeeper/Cleaner will clean, sanitize, and maintain resident rooms and assigned common areas. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general cleaning and sanitizing tasks and services throughout assigned resident rooms and assigned common areas.
• Uses cleaning cart to transport cleaning supplies.
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms. 
• Cleans and disinfects kitchen and dining areas.
• Washes dishes, utensils, glasses, pots, and pans.
• Wipes and dusts surfaces in rooms and cleans mirrors.
• Vacuums and cleans floors, rugs, furniture, and drapes.
• Removes linens, towels, bedspreads, and blankets.
• Places and neatly tucks clean sheets and blankets on beds and replaces pillowcases.
• Stocks towels, washcloths, and hand towels in bathrooms.  
• Picks up and empties trash containers.
• Loads washers and dryers and folds sheets and towels in laundry room as needed.
• In commercial resident room, notifies maintenance if something is not working properly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests.
• Sufficient ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to complete work efficiently, effectively, and courteously.

Education and Experience:

• Education sufficient to read, write, and speak as needed for the job.  

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods standing and walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.