Full Time Housekeeper Day Shift

Harmony Senior Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness in common and resident areas. Responsibilities include overseeing facility cleaning, laundry operations, and ensuring resident privacy. Candidates should be polite, team-oriented, and able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience highly desired.
• Must wear designated uniform during work hours.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of common areas and resident apartments.
• Complete maintenance request reports as needed.
• Operate laundry equipment and keep supplies organized.

Skills

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions

Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time

Ability to work well with others as part of a team

Polite and courteous

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

STATEMENT OF JOB:

The Housekeeper shall be responsible for cleaning common living areas and resident apartments in the community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee cleaning of the entire facility, with particular emphasis on the common areas and the apartment bathrooms
• Complete maintenance request reports when needed
• Report deterioration or damage to the building and furnishings to housekeeping supervisor
• Operate the laundry equipment when needed
• Report inadequate quantities of all supplies needed to perform duties to housekeeping supervisor
• Use only approved cleaning products and ensure that all cleaning supplies are properly stored at all times
• Clean office areas when assigned
• Dust and clean all window blinds in the community
• Dust all furniture, book shelves, etc. in resident apartments and common areas
• Vacuum common areas and resident apartments
• Keep common area and resident bathrooms clean
• Clean apartments at resident move-out
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings
• Maintain resident privacy/confidentiality at all times. Follow all policies regarding release of resident information
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Housekeeping experience highly desired
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team
• Polite and courteous to all residents, visitors, co-workers and management team
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and carry heavy objects for up to 20 feet
• Must wear designated uniform during work hours and maintain good personal hygiene
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays