Housekeeper - Full-Time

Harmony Senior Services; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Training

Career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness of common living areas and resident apartments in the community. Duties include cleaning, laundry operation, inventory reporting, and adherence to privacy policies.

Candidates should be able to follow written and verbal instructions, work well in a team, and lift up to 25 lbs. A High School Diploma or GED is required; experience is preferred. Flexible scheduling and in-service trainings are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Polite and courteous to all residents, visitors, co-workers and management team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning of the entire facility, with particular emphasis on the common areas and the apartment bathrooms
• Complete maintenance request reports when needed
• Report deterioration or damage to the building and furnishings to housekeeping supervisor
• Operate the laundry equipment when needed
• Report inadequate quantities of all supplies needed to perform duties to housekeeping supervisor
• Use only approved cleaning products and ensure that all cleaning supplies are properly stored at all times
• Clean office areas when assigned
• Dust and clean all window blinds in the community
• Dust all furniture, book shelves, etc. in resident apartments and common areas
• Vacuum common areas and resident apartments
• Keep common area and resident bathrooms clean
• Clean apartments at resident move-out
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings
• Maintain resident privacy/confidentiality at all times. Follow all policies regarding release of resident information
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414

Job Description

The Housekeeper shall be responsible for cleaning common living areas and resident apartments in the community.

• Oversee cleaning of the entire facility, with particular emphasis on the common areas and the apartment bathrooms


• Complete maintenance request reports when needed


• Report deterioration or damage to the building and furnishings to housekeeping supervisor


• Operate the laundry equipment when needed


• Report inadequate quantities of all supplies needed to perform duties to housekeeping supervisor


• Use only approved cleaning products and ensure that all cleaning supplies are properly stored at all times


• Clean office areas when assigned


• Dust and clean all window blinds in the community


• Dust all furniture, book shelves, etc. in resident apartments and common areas


• Vacuum common areas and resident apartments


• Keep common area and resident bathrooms clean


• Clean apartments at resident move-out


• Attend required in-services and staff meetings


• Maintain resident privacy/confidentiality at all times. Follow all policies regarding release of resident information


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Housekeeping experience highly desired


• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions


• Ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time


• Ability to work well with others as part of a team


• Polite and courteous to all residents, visitors, co-workers and management team


• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods of time


• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and carry heavy objects for up to 20 feet


• Must wear designated uniform during work hours and maintain good personal hygiene


• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages




• Training, Development & Career Laddering




• Great work-life balance




• Flexible Scheduling