Housekeeper

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents. Responsibilities include cleaning apartments and common areas, performing laundry duties, and ensuring sanitation of all equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills and be able to operate cleaning equipment. Effective communication in English is required, along with a successful completion of all training programs.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete all Company specified training programs.
• Able to operate cleaning equipment such as irons, washers, dryers, and vacuums.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
• Perform cleaning tasks in apartments and common areas.
• Complete laundry duties, including washing and folding.
• Disinfect and sanitize equipment and supplies.

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Time management

Communication in English

Sanitation knowledge

Basic computer skills

Job description

Responsibilities

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents and staff by performing cleaning duties assigned to apartments, interior and exterior common areas and amenities.

• Clean public areas and resident’s apartments, including bathrooms, kitchens, patios & windows, floors, furniture, and common areas.
• Perform all housekeeping duties including:
  • Distributing laundered articles and linens
  • Changing beds
  • Cleaning public restrooms and replenishing supplies as needed
  • Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors; cleaning rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies
  • Dusting furniture and equipment
  • Polishing metalwork
  • Washing walls, woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills
• Performs all laundry duties, including:
  • Washing and drying resident laundry and textiles in provided appliances
  • Folding and/or hanging laundry appropriately
  • Distributing laundered articles and linens
  • Changing bed linens.
• Maintain resident laundry areas, including mopping floors, washing walls, and checking lint traps regularly.
• Wash windows at reasonable heights throughout the community as requested.
• Keep utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition.
• Disinfect and sanitize equipment and supplies.
• Stock the cleaning cart with supplies.
• Empty wastebaskets and transport trash and waste to the disposal area(s).
• Work with maintenance to ensure that the trash and dumpster areas are clean.
• Request maintenance work orders for any maintenance repairs needed.
• Report resident issues or changes in health or living status promptly.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions or maintenance-related issues promptly to Supervisor.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete all Company specified training programs.
• Able to operate cleaning equipment such as, iron, washer & dryer, brooms, mops, vacuums, etc.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Communicate effectively in English with employees and residents.
• General knowledge of sanitation.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills.