Housekeeper

Phoenix Senior Living; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living in Durham, North Carolina, is looking for Housekeepers to join their team. The position involves a variety of housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms and common areas, ensuring all areas are stocked with necessary supplies, and following strict cleaning protocols. Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and preferably one year of related experience, along with effective communication and multitasking skills. Positions require flexibility in scheduling to accommodate peak service times.

Qualifications

• 1 year of job-related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all housekeeping activities including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Follow cleaning worksheet/checklist for each room.
• Notify supervisor of repair needs as documented in the maintenance log.

Skills

Understanding of infection control procedures

Ability to multi-task

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/ GED

Job description

Description

Seasons at Southpoint is seeking Housekeepers to join their team!

Shift Details

Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required

Responsibilities

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.

• 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 rooms 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 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

Requirements

• 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