Housekeeper

Celebration Village Forsyth; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Management, Inc. is seeking a devoted Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness in resident rooms and common areas while prioritizing seniors' well-being.

The role requires a caring disposition, ability to communicate in English, and physical ability to lift 40 pounds; previous hospitality or senior living experience is helpful but not required. You will work with a team and follow all safety and infection control procedures.

Qualifications

• Genuine loving and caring attitude for seniors.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• High School or GED equivalent preferred.
• Some experience in hospitality or a senior living setting is helpful but not required.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow established performance standards and policies.
• Dust wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, furniture and blinds.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets, shampoo as directed.
• Vacuum and spot clean sofas/chairs.
• Check for marks on walls and remove them.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms and restock supplies.
• Keep chemicals labeled and carts secured from residents."
• Collect and empty trash.
• Follow infection control techniques.
• Identify resident problems and report to supervisor.
• Notify maintenance of issues and safety hazards.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action.
• Use wet floor/safety signs as needed.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and in-services.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Listen to resident/family concerns and report to supervisor.
• Maintain composure in all situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Caring attitude

English proficiency

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleaning of all common spaces and resident rooms. The Housekeeper must have the ability to follow proper procedures and practices. The Housekeeper must have a natural affinity for seniors and a genuine concern for their well‑being. The Housekeeper also must be able to assess changes in residents and communicate the changes to management.

Essential Functions of the Housekeeper

• Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to policies and procedures.
• Dust wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, furniture, and blinds.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets and shampoo, as directed.
• Vacuum and spot clean sofa/chairs.
• Checks for and remove marks from walls.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, refills paper towel, toilet paper, and soap dispensers.
• Always maintains chemicals in properly labeled containers and keeps housekeeping cart stocked; Ensure residents do not have access to chemicals by locking carts and storage rooms.
• Collect and empty trash.
• Follow proper cleaning and infection control techniques.
• Identify special resident problems and report them immediately to supervisor and/or seek assistance from supervisor, when necessary.
• Notify maintenance of items which need attention including burned out light bulbs and safety hazards at a minimum.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action.
• Use wet floor/safety hazard signs when cleaning hard surface floors in public areas.
• Participate in educational programs, staff meetings, and in-services as provided.
• Comply and be held accountable for federal, state, and local regulations.
• Listen to resident and/or family concerns/complaints and report them to supervisor.
• Maintain emotional composure and stay calm in all situations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Must enjoy working in a team environment and willing to support others on the team as requested by supervisor.

Non-Essential Functions of the Housekeeper

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Possess genuine loving and caring attitude for seniors, ability to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• High School or GED equivalent preferred.
• Some experience working in a hospitality setting or a senior community is helpful, but not required.
• Complete all required employment screenings including criminal background check and drug screenings.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds; Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, kneel, push, pull, and twist using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.

There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.

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