housekeeping Aid

Sweetwater Care; Scenic Heights (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a dedicated housekeeping/maintenance aide to perform day-to-day activities ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents and staff. Responsibilities include following a cleaning schedule, maintaining various areas of the facility, and assisting with light maintenance as directed.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a commercial setting with knowledge of laundry and housekeeping

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency preferred.
• One year’s work experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of laundry/housekeeping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping/cleaning duties to keep the center sanitary, safe, and attractive.
• Follow cleaning schedule and complete assignments from supervisor.
• Clean and maintain floors, restrooms, offices, entrances, and utility areas.
• Assist with light maintenance tasks and replenish supplies as directed.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Position Description

Performs day-to-day activities of the housekeeping and maintenance department in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or supervisor. Responsible for facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Principal Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of general housekeeping/cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the center in a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly condition.
• Receives assignments from supervisor and follows cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean offices, handicap and visitor’s restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance and therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, lobbies, halls, etc.; Performs emergency housekeeping.
• Follows work assignments from supervisor and performs assignments from supervisor, not limited to, checking and replacing light bulbs, cleaning lint from dryers, vents and registers in resident rooms and other areas; Keeps grounds cleared of debris. Sweeps front entrance and patio areas, cleans ash trays, and ensure outside furniture is clean and usable; Hoses out garbage cans; Washes windows and screens outside the building as assigned.
• Cleans, dusts, washes, and disinfects all fixtures, floors, walls, doors, and ceilings, as required; Scours and polishes water fountains, sinks, mirrors, glass panels in doors and partitions, brass and movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures; Changes slip covers, scarves, doilies, etc. when soiled and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion; Cleans ledges, shelves, vents, windows, window sills, etc.; Removes and re- hangs curtains, drapes, and dividers for cleaning when needed; Replenishes soap and towels in appropriate receptacles.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency preferred.
• One year’s work experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of laundry/housekeeping procedures.