Housekeeper

Responsibilities

• Ensure that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical in resident apartments and common areas of the Community.
• Coordinate all daily housekeeping services with Wellness Staff when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational area.
• Cleans (dust, mop wet mop, sanitize, scrub, polish, wash windows and bathrooms in resident rooms and common areas.
• Turnover resident rooms, requiring furniture to be moved.
• Wash and fold laundry for the facility and residents; distribute clean linens and towels to residents and individual departments.
• Dispose of trash and waste, or other materials in a safe manner

Qualifications

• Cheerful personality
• Excellent Organizational skills
• The proper use of equipment and sanitation policies and procedures
• Ability to detect odors
• Genuine compassion for the elderly and an understanding of the aging process.
• Must respect resident's privacy and preferences regarding room arrangement, personal items and knock on doors prior to entering resident rooms.
• Patience and tack dealing with residents, families, visitors and co-workers.
• Must demonstrate overall positive image and attitude
• Promote loyalty to the community among staff, always generate a positive attitude.