Housekeeper

Phoenix Senior Living; South Carolina; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join our team. The role involves routine cleaning of resident rooms and common areas, laundry duties, and stocking supplies to ensure a clean, safe living environment for residents.

Strong attention to infection control, reliability, and the ability to work weekends and flexible hours are essential. Training will cover safety protocols and the assisted living philosophy to support our residents’ comfort and dignity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of job-related experience preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Dust, vacuum, sweep, mop and clean floors in resident rooms and common areas.
• Restock paper products and soap in bathrooms and kitchens; replenish supplies as needed.
• Clean bathrooms, windows, and other surfaces; shampoo carpets as required.
• Assist with laundry and linen services; report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Follow cleaning checklists and safely use cleaning products and equipment.
• Notify supervisor of major repairs or replacements needed in building systems.

Skills

Infection control

Multi-tasking

Stress management

Assisted living

Weekend availability

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Shift Details

Housekeeper

Mon-Fri ; Every other weekend required

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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Housekeeping

• 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 room(s) 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 and 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

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Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

Housekeeper

• 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