HOUSEKEEPING
- Job Title
- HOUSEKEEPING
- Job ID
- 27729788
- Location
- MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709
- Other Location
- Description
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- Performs cleaning duties according to schedule (daily, weekly, monthly) in assigned areas such as apartment homes, common areas, lounges and offices.
- Sweeps, dusts, dust mops, and wet mops all floors and stairways; spot cleans and vacuums floors, rugs, carpets and runners; rotates runners in hallways and entryways.
- Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes both lavatory, shower and sink fixtures and facilities; stocks dispensers as necessary.
- Dusts, washes, sponge mops, sanitizes and hand shampoos furniture; dusts desk and floor lamp, cleans and polishes glass surfaces, woodwork, walls, and windowsills.
- Scrubs bath and shower room tiles, wood work, window frames and sills.
- Maintains equipment and materials needed to perform work in a clean and orderly condition.
- Collects trash and refuse from work areas and places in designated pick-up areas.
- Collects, cleaning and redistributing the community laundry.
- Maintains the commercial laundry in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition.
- Ensures cleaning chemicals are kept stored and locked when not in use.
- Ensures any cords, carts, equipment and other hazards are always kept out of the way not blocking exits and in compliance with fire codes.
- Reports any needed repairs and supply and equipment needs to the Lead Housekeeper.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
- Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Ability to respond promptly to resident needs.
- Supports organization's goals and values.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Ability to perform tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Competent in organizational, time management skills.
- Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:- Continually required to stand.
- Continually required to walk.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
- Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
- Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
- Additional remarks regarding work environment:
