Housekeeper
Senior Living Communities, Pawleys Island, SC, United States
Find your new career with a team of HEROES, who are extraordinary people doing ordinary things for seniors. We are dedicated to giving back and supporting our team members, local community, and others worldwide. Come join a team with (6) Industry Best of the Best Awards and help us put People First Always. Come see why The Lakes at Litchfield is certified as a Great Place to Work! We are hosting Open Interviews Wednesdays from 1-4pm. Now accepting applications for a Full -time Housekeeper. Ideal candidate has cleaning experience in a retirement community, hotel or country club setting.
We look forward to meeting you soon! Interviews offered daily!
POSITION SUMMARY: Housekeeper cleans and sanitizes common areas, homes, apartments, suites, and healthcare units on the campus. Housekeeper will follow a regular work schedule to accomplish duties under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represents the campus in a positive manner while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for residents and employees alike. Works within the campus programs to encourage and promote safety and the well-being of all residents and employees.
- Upholds the campus’s Mission Statement.
- Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
- Removes trash located in the collection areas of the campus.
- Cleans inhabited and vacant units to “like new” condition (including but not limited to the cleaning of cabinets, surfaces, floors, glass and windows, walls, fixtures, window sills, etc.)
- Cleans building areas to “like new” condition (including but not limited to the cleaning of cabinets, surfaces, floors, glass and windows, walls, fixtures, window sills, etc.)
- Uses cleaning chemicals and supplies properly.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Travels occasionally for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
- Responsible for knowledge of fire and safety procedures including those involving blood-borne pathogens.
- Remains in proper uniform at all times and maintains a high standard of appearance.
- Completes all work/cleaning orders in a timely manner.
- Exercises waste control.
- Interacts well with marketing tours and prospective residents.
- Maintains excellent resident and employee relations. Handles complaints and recommendations constructively.
- Attends employee in-services as required.
- Accepts other duties as required by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
PREREQUISITES:
A. Education
- Technical certification from a janitorial program desired.
B. Direct Previous Experience
- Janitorial or maintenance experience required.
- Two years' experience in a similar housekeeping position desired.
C. Skills:
- Ability to work with minimal and close supervision.
- Must conduct all business with a professional manner and with a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to use hand tools, carts and dollies.
D. Abilities:
- Work outdoors and indoors during the work day (fluorescent lights, HVAC system, carpeted flooring, normal office noise levels).
- Climb up to two flights of stairs.
- Lift objects of 25 pounds or less over the head.
- Move objects of 40 pounds or more.
- Ability to work under time-sensitive or stressful situations.
- Respond to medical emergencies on a rare occasion.
- Assist with resident evacuations, if ever required.