Housekeeper

Pinnacle North Bethesda; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle North Bethesda is seeking a housekeeping aide to perform a range of duties in our senior housing community. The role involves cleaning in apartment homes, common areas, lounges, and offices, following established guidelines and schedules to maintain a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include sweeping, dusting, mopping, sanitizing fixtures, stocking dispensers, and reporting repairs or supply needs to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must express or demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
• Must demonstrate a warm, outgoing personality.
• Must interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, preferably possessing a high school diploma.
• Must be able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning duties according to schedule in apartment homes, common areas, lounges and offices.
• Sweeps, dusts, mops, vacuums floors, and rotates runners in hallways and entryways.
• Collects trash and disposes in designated pick-up areas.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes lavatory fixtures; stocks dispensers as necessary.
• Dusts, washes, sanitizes furniture and surfaces; polishes glass, woodwork, windowsills.
• Scrubs bathroom tiles, woodwork, window frames and sills.
• Maintains equipment and materials needed to perform work in a clean, orderly condition.
• Reports needed repairs to Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Reports supply and equipment needs for replenishing.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Warm personality

Resident interaction

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Performs housekeeping duties throughout the community in accordance with established guidelines as required in community policy and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs cleaning duties according to schedule (daily, weekly, monthly) in assigned areas such as apartment homes, common areas, lounges and offices.
• Sweeps, dusts, dust mops, and wet mops all floors and stairways; spot cleans and vacuums floors, rugs, carpets and runners. Rotates runners in hallways and entryways.
• Collects trash and refuse from work areas and places in designated pick-up areas.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes both lavatory, shower and sink fixtures and facilities; stocks dispensers as necessary.
• Dusts, washes, sponge mops, sanitizes and hand shampoos furniture; dusts desk and floor lamps, cleans and polishes glass surfaces, woodwork, walls, and windowsills.
• Scrubs bath and shower room tiles, wood work, window frames and sills.
• Maintains equipment and materials needed to perform work in a clean and orderly condition.
• Reports any needed repairs to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Reports supply and equipment needs to Housekeeping Supervisor for replenishing.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Must express or demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
• Must demonstrate a warm, outgoing personality.
• Must interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, preferably possessing a high school diploma.
• Must be able to follow instructions.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

11555 Old Georgetown Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852