What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Sagelife?
JOB TITLE:
Housekeeper
PROPERTY:
The 501 at Mattison Estates
DEPARTMENT:
Maintenance
REPORTS TO:
Building Engineer
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of resident apartments and community areas.
These activities will fulfill the SageLife Mission and demonstrate the We Care Values.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
1. Practice The Sage Way – We Care Values
· Work as a Team – Willingly cooperates, assists others and works collaboratively.
· Exceptional Service Always – Consistently provides excellent service to all residents and colleagues. Demonstrates the “culture of yes” in words and actions.
· Commitment to the SageLife Community – Understands Sage Senior Living’s mission and lives the “We Care” core values. Does whatever it takes to get the job done.
· Anticipate Residents’ Needs – Ensures that Residents’ needs are met by proactively responding to care and service requests.
· Respect for Residents, their Families and Each Other – Ensures all interactions with Residents, Family Members and Colleagues are in a caring and non-judgmental manner. Demonstrates fairness, empathy, and compassion in actions and communications with others.
· Exercise Common Sense – Makes decisions based on SageLife Core Values, within one’s scope of job responsibility and what is best for residents.
2. Clean Marketing Office, resident apartments, bathrooms, common areas, and employee offices as assigned.
3. Operate laundry facilities as needed.
4. Assist other departments in general cleaning in support of resident events and activities.
5. Keep current with state and facility required annual training.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High school or GED equivalent.
Experience:
One year of experience as a housekeeper.
Skills:
Familiar with use of vacuums, mops, cleaning chemicals and supplies.
Must be able to speak, read, and understand English at a 12th grade level or higher.
Licensures and Certifications:
Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and exert 50 pounds of force.
Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and stoop as needed.
Able to walk up/down multiple flights of stairs.
Equipment used:
Standard cleaning equipment and agents.