What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Atria Senior Living?
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.
Salary : $17
