Housekeeper

Job Summary
Under supervision, cleans, polishes, and sanitizes gathering and public spaces including lobbies, halls, stairwells, activities rooms, dining rooms, elevators, etc.

to present the community in a positive and impressive manner for residents and guests.

Cleans residents' apartments on a weekly basis or as needed.

In addition, interacts with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner, providing assistance and directions as requested.

Essential Functions
1.

Cleans floors to include 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.
2.

Removes dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.

Handles hazardous cleaning supplies according to proper procedures and ensures accurate labeling.
3.

Cleans public restrooms including washing, sanitizing, and/or polishing bathroom fixtures.

Ensures that water marks are removed from fixtures.
4.

Visits assigned residences to perform basic apartment cleaning of bathroom fixtures and floors.

Wipes surfaces in kitchen and ensures that appliances are clean.

Vacuums and feather dusts surfaces in apartment.

Avoids disturbing residents' belongings and respects privacy.

Removes linens from bed and returns to resident for cleaning.

Makes beds with clean linens according to resident's preferences.

Logs cleaning activities as required by procedures.
5.

Interacts with residents in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention.

Communicates concerns with resident's health to management as appropriate.
6.

Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or directed.
7.

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.).

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.

It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience


* High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.


* Prior experience in cleaning or housekeeping preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions


* Standing


* Walking


* Sitting


* Use hands and fingers to handle or feel


* Reach with hands and arms


* Climb or balance


* Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl


* Talk or hear


* Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds


* Vision


* Requires interactio...