Housekeeper

Job Objective(s) Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the facility and ensuring that visitors, residents, families, and staff have a positive impression. Additional duties include cleaning of common areas, project cleaning and seasonal cleaning duties as assigned. Weekly cleaning & laundry in resident’s rooms.  Job Responsibilities and Duties * Provide consistent & quality work to the residents and staff  * Maintain a clean and orderly work area and cleaning cart * Follow job routines and instructions according to the assigned housekeeping schedule. * Assure resident apartment and laundry are clean and sanitized as scheduled. * Maintain inventory for daily needs & notify supervisor of supply issues * Assist in keeping all common areas neat, clean, and safe.  * Follow the daily schedule to ensure all tasks are accomplished in a timely manner.  Cleaning duties includes but not limited to: * Vacuuming hallways, elevators, and furniture * Washing inside glass doors and windows * Sweeping and/or mopping floors  * Cleaning and stocking supplies in restroom  * Dusting  * Rubbish/trash removal  * Washing / polishing woodwork and baseboards * Seasonal duties as assigned Qualifications * Minimum 1 year housekeeping/cleaning experience * Ability to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in the resident’s best interest. * Ability to motivate oneself and work independently * Ability to be flexible and to work with other staff and residents * Ability to maintain confidentiality * Ability to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak, and understand English * Knowledge of cleaning chemicals * Strong work ethic Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities) Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below: * Bend and squat to the floor to pick up debris, trash containers, and to use cleaning tools and products, etc. * See objects within 35 feet to monitor work areas, i.e., determine areas that need cleaning  * Able to interpret colors to read warnings, labels, wires, etc. Must be able to continuously perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below: * Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing 10 to 25 pounds.  * Use hands and arms for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling to sweep, mop, use containers of cleaning solution/chemicals, etc. * Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift, and to carry objects  * Walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time * Speak clearly and make self-understood in face-to-face interactions * See objects closely to read directions, instructions, chemical warnings, etc. * Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc. Environment Works indoors in a climate-controlled environment majority of the time.  Working Hours Shifts are generally assigned but the employee must have the ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, evenings and/or overnights. This position will be on a rotating schedule which includes weekends.