Housekeeper

Atria Senior Living; Shallotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in United States is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe environment for residents and staff. You will perform cleaning duties in resident apartments and common areas, and handle laundry tasks including washing, drying, folding, and changing linens.

The role requires basic reading, writing, math skills, English communication, and knowledge of sanitation. You will work across multiple cleaning tasks with attention to safety and quality of service.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Communicate effectively in English with employees and residents.
• General knowledge of sanitation.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
• Clean public areas and residents' apartments (bathrooms, kitchens, patios, windows).
• Perform laundry duties: wash, dry, fold, and change bed linens.
• Stock and organize cleaning supplies; report maintenance issues promptly.
• Disinfect and sanitize equipment and supplies; empty wastebaskets.
• Coordinate with maintenance for repairs and safety issues.

Skills

English communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Reading & writing

Mathematics basics

Equipment operation

Sanitation knowledge

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Brooms

Mops

Washer/dryer

Iron

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.