Housekeeper/Porter (PT)

POSITION: Housekeeper

REPORTS TO: Maintenance or Executive Director

FLSA: Hourly

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Housekeeping Associate is responsible for cleaning assigned areas as requested and assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision. - Cleans and maintains assigned areas including public areas and resident rooms. - Cleans restrooms, including counters, mirrors, sinks, lavatories, and fixtures in apartments and common areas. - Vacuums carpeted areas and mops tile floors. - Spot cleans walls and windows. - Dust’s furniture and empties trashcans. - Cleans baseboards, pictures, lights, and HVAC vents. - Assists with activity room set-ups, which could require movement of furniture. - Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS). - Attend all required all staff meetings. - Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

- Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required. - General knowledge of housekeeping. - Ability to use all required equipment. - Must have excellent communication skills, problem solving skills and time management. - Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and vendors. - Must work well within a team as well as independently. - Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions. - Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand. - Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside. - Sit – sit infrequently. - Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. - Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. - Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. - Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available. - Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. - Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less. - Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. - Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.