Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Why Kensington Senior Living? Because Our Promise to love and care for your family as we do our own. These are not just words – but something all of us at Kensington Senior Living strive to deliver each day. We’re looking for Housekeepers to join our Kensington Bethesda location.

Join us to discover your path, grow your purpose, and embrace the unexpected: deeper connections, greater opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Salary : $18.50-$22.00 per hour, based on experience. 

Schedule : Full-Time

Summary:

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning assigned resident suites and common areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleans resident suites as assigned and according to prescribed standards and guidelines. Weekly cleaning of resident suites include but are not limited to cleaning and disinfecting of all bath room fixtures, tile walls, and floors, dusting/ cleaning of all flat surfaces, vacuuming of carpets, and changing of bed linens.
• Participate in bi-annual deep cleaning of resident suites including but not limited to cleaning under and behind furniture, cleaning of blinds, carpet cleaning, spot cleaning of walls, and cleaning of closet areas.
• Complete work request for items that require repair in resident suites and common areas.
• Cleans common areas as assigned including corridors, restrooms, offices, break rooms, lounges and storage areas.
• Sets up supply cart at the end of the work shift so that it is ready for use the next day.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in organized, clean, and like new condition.
• Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required.
• Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Knowledge of how to use common cleaning chemicals and equipment

Qualifications:

• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages and abilities, displaying consideration of their rights and sensitivities, while maintaining an energetic, positive attitude.
• Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance and follow the dress code as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician prior to employment. 
• Must be cleared in a criminal background check administered in the state of employment. 
• Experience in a similar position is preferred.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to stand for extended periods of time and walk short and long distances.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• Requires significant amount of bending at the waist.
• Requires reaching above, below, and at shoulder length.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.