Housekeeper

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Village of Lynbrook (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff across apartments and common areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, laundry, linen changes, and stocking supplies.

We value candidates with basic reading/writing skills, English communication, and strong organizational abilities to manage time and chores efficiently in a senior living community.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Communicate effectively in English with employees and residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
• Clean public areas and resident apartments including bathrooms, kitchens, windows, floors, furniture.
• Perform laundry duties: wash, dry, fold, and change bed linens.
• Stock cleaning cart and disinfect equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions or maintenance needs to Supervisor.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Skills

English communication

Strong organization

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Mops & brooms

Washer & dryer

Cleaning supplies

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.