Housekeeper

Commonwealth Senior Living; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a housekeeper where your role is crucial in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. In this position, you will perform daily housekeeping tasks, ensuring that all areas are spotless and comfortable for residents. This role not only emphasizes cleanliness but also the importance of responding to residents' needs and maintaining confidentiality. If you are passionate about providing excellent service and take pride in your work, this opportunity offers a rewarding experience in a supportive environment that values its staff and residents alike.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Preferred minimum of one year of housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the community.
• Perform daily housekeeping functions and follow safety precautions.
• Respond to residents' needs and report maintenance issues.

Skills

English language proficiency

Housekeeping experience

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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When: Every Wednesday from 10am-12pm

Location: 2400 Gaskins Rd. Richmond, VA

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in all areas of the community, as directed by the Maintenance Director, and in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the community.

Qualifications

1. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
2. High school graduate or equivalent credentials preferred.
3. Minimum of one year of housekeeping experience preferred.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

1. Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions with established procedures as assigned.
2. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
3. Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and disinfecting.
4. Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
5. Clean and polish any furnishings in hallways and, if applicable, in stairways and elevator.
6. Clean resident rooms, to include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, and sanitizing bathrooms, cleaning mirrors and pictures.
7. Collect all trash from rooms, offices, lounges, and bathrooms daily.
8. Clean walls, windows and baseboards by washing, wiping off, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. Keep all windows, cabinets, doors, and mirrors smudge-free and clean.
9. Assist in setting up dining room, activity room, and living room as necessary.
10. Report any needed repairs to maintenance personnel or Executive Director.
11. Keep all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, janitor’s closets, and housekeeping carts clean and uncluttered, and free of any hazardous equipment and supplies, etc.
12. Respond to residents’ needs as requested.
13. Launder community linens as needed.
14. Inform Executive Director or designee of all supply needs in a timely manner.
15. Report all accidents/ incidents to the Executive Director on the day of occurrence, along with important resident observations.
16. Ensure that cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible.
17. Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident information to ensure resident rights are protected; honor residents’ personal property rights.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Culture Ambassador

1. Models the core values of the company:
2. We Care About People
3. We Do the Right Thing
4. We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
5. We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
6. We Take Ownership and Add Value
7. We are Respectful

Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.

Create and drive the sales culture.