Part-time Housekeeper Jobs in Stamford, CT

Job Title: Housekeeper
Location: Darien, CT
Employment Type: Per diem (weekend availability needed)
Salary Range: Competitive
Department: Housekeeping

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Reports To: Environmental Services Director

Summary: The Housekeeper is responsible for keeping the community clean and safe for residents, families, associates and visitors. They are also responsible for cleaning resident apartments, common areas, residents’ personal laundry, as well as bed linens and towels.

Essential Functions:

• Clean resident apartments fully as assigned.
• Clean bathrooms completely, including toilet bowl, sinks, bathtubs/showers; countertops, mirrors and sterilize floor.
• Clean kitchen area, including counters, under counters, mop kitchen floor.
• Dust all surfaces, while caring for residents belongings.
• Vacuum all exposed areas.
• Wash inside of windows.
• Clean all common areas, including but not limited to: halls, landings, stairs, activity areas, lobbies, elevators, and model apartments.
• Clean vacant apartments as assigned.
• Ensure cleanliness of public restrooms.
• Maintain housekeeping and laundry carts at all times ensuring chemicals are properly secured.
• Wash and dry all laundry, including resident’s personal laundry using appropriate products.
• Respond to requests as needed and address housekeeping related concerns as they arise.
• Complete monthly in-service education hours as required by state specific regulations and company policies.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or department head.
• Equipment Used: Housekeeping and laundry carts Chemical cleaning supplies Washer/dryer Wet/dry vacuum Window squeegee Scrub brush; scouring pads; sprayer Trigger pray bottles Dust pans, brooms, mops Iron Buckets

Compliance & Safety

• Follows emergency procedures when chemicals are misused
• Understands practices surrounding proper handling of bio-hazardous waste.
• Maintains a clean laundry room and stores chemicals in accordance with proper procedures.
• Demonstrates safe practices when cleaning throughout the community.

Communication

• Communicates effectively with supervisor and other associates.
• Advises supervisor when supplies need to be ordered or concerns arise.
• Provides outstanding customer experience for residents and visitors.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to bend, reach and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull equipment and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.

Miscellaneous

• Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• May be required to work extended hours as needed.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving, mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental status.