Housekeeper - Full Time

Phoenix Senior Living; Town of Milton (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living in Milton, NY is hiring Housekeepers to join our team. The role focuses on thorough cleaning of resident rooms and common areas, restocking supplies, and following safety procedures.

Responsibilities include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, and cleaning bathrooms, with a requirement to work Mon-Fri and every other weekend. Strong attention to detail and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Ability to multitask and manage stress.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning checklist for all rooms and common areas.
• Prepare cleaning solutions and handle cleaning chemicals safely.
• Clean floors, windows, bathrooms, and surfaces.
• Restock supplies in common areas and resident rooms.
• Report major repairs to supervisor.

Skills

Infection control

Multitasking

Stress management

Communication

Weekend/evening flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Description

The Phoenix at Milton is seeking Housekeepers to join their team!

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

• 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