Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor and/or the Lead ES Technician, the Housekeeper is primarily responsible for the daily cleanliness and sanitation of all assigned common areas, hallways, residential units, rest rooms, dining rooms, offices and furniture in accordance with federal, state and local standards and guidelines, and as may be directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor and/or the Lead ES Technician, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

Essential Functions

1. General cleaning duties consisting of cleaning ceilings, vents, exhaust fans, light fixtures, windows, mirrors, drapes, walls, doors, cove base, tile floors, carpets, showers, bathtubs, sinks, toilets, curtains, furniture, refrigerators, waste containers, cleaning equipment, cleaning carts, elevators, handrails, telephones, televisions and stairs.
2. Keeps all housekeeping storage facilities in a clean, organized manner.
3. Attends all scheduled in-services and meetings.
4. Informs the Executive Housekeeper of any problems or concerns related to the department.

Marginal Functions

1. All housekeepers are to be crossed trained to work in the capacity of the Laundry Technician as described on the appropriate job description.
2. Performs other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations.

Qualifications

1. Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal directions.
2. High School education or GED preferred, but not required.
3. Position requires a minimum of one to three years experience in housekeeping, preferably in a hospitality or health care environment.

The Village at Germantown is an equal opportunity employer. The Village at Germantown is a nonprofit retirement community where we focus on your individual needs so that you can have quality care in all seasons of retirement. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Germantown Tennessee, we offer multiple levels of care like independent living, skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation, and memory care. We encourage residents to find a novel passion among new friends and focus your newfound time on what you love but didn't have time for before retirement. We encourage you to get to know the Village at Germantown by exploring our website.