Housekeeper

The Retreat at Beaufort; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retreat at Beaufort is seeking a Housekeeper to perform comprehensive cleaning tasks across resident rooms and common areas. Responsibilities include dusting, vacuuming, laundry, trash removal, and replenishing supplies. The role requires adherence to infection control procedures and the ability to work weekends and flexible hours.

Education: High School Diploma or GED; at least 1 year of related experience preferred. Knowledge of assisted living environment is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED required
• One (1) year job related experience

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed cleaning worksheet/ checklist for each room and common area
• Prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment
• Clean community common area and resident room(s) floors and walls by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming
• Steam clean or shampoo carpet
• Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment which include moving furniture around
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaner
• Make adjustments to heating cooling and ventilation system which may include changing filters
• Gather and empty trash
• Remove debris from outdoor porches, parking lot and dumpster area
• Ensure all bathrooms are stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex and soap
• Replace light bulbs throughout the community
• Notify supervisor, by documenting in the maintenance log and housekeeping checklist, concerning the need for major repairs or additions to the building operating systems

Skills

Infection control

Multi-tasking

Communication

Flexible hours

Assisted living

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1 year related experience

Job description

Shift Details

Housekeeper

Mon-Fri ; Every other weekend required

The Housekeeper is responsible for performing all housekeeping activities such as, but not limited to, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, laundry, shampooing carpets, scrubbing bathrooms, cleaning counters, taking out the trash and cleaning windows. Responsibilities also include restocking common area bistro’s and bathrooms, resident rooms and bathrooms with the appropriate paper products and hand soap.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Housekeeping

• Follow detailed cleaning worksheet/ checklist for each room and common area
• Responsible for the set-up and mixing of water and detergents, in proper containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Clean community common area and resident room(s) floors and walls by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and / or vacuuming
• Steam clean or shampoo carpet
• Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment which include moving furniture around
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaner, sponges and squeegees
• Make adjustments to heating cooling and ventilation system which may include changing filters
• Gather and empty trash
• Remove debris from outdoor porches, parking lot and dumpster area
• Ensure all bathrooms (common area, resident) are stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex and liquid and soap
• Replace light bulbs throughout the community
• Ensure all suites that have 2 residents residing are cleaned twice a week
• Notify supervisor, by documenting in the maintenance log and housekeeping checklist, concerning the need for major repairs or additions to the building operating systems

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Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

Housekeeper

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED required
• One (1) year job related experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to Multi task and Manage Stress
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available for our customers at peak service delivery days and times
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication