Housekeeper

Embedded Shishya; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 496,000 - 661,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retreat at Canton is seeking a FT Housekeeper to join their team. The Housekeeper will perform housekeeping tasks across the community including resident rooms and common areas.

Responsibilities include cleaning, restocking supplies, laundry, dusting, vacuuming and sanitizing resident rooms and common areas, while following infection control protocols. Weekend and evening availability is required in this assisted living environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of housekeeping or related experience.
• Ability to work in a senior living environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping tasks including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry.
• Restock common areas and resident bathrooms with supplies.
• Clean windows, carpets and ensure sanitation standards.
• Follow cleaning worksheet and safety procedures.
• Notify supervisor of major repairs via logs.
• Assist with setup of cleaning solutions and use of proper equipment.
• Work weekends, evenings and flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Infection control

Multitasking

Stress management

Assisted living philosophy

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Retreat at Canton is seeking a FT Housekeeper to join their team!

Shift Details

Housekeeper

Tuesday-Saturday

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

• 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