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Housekeeper

  2025-07-25     Legacy Senior Living     Knoxville,TN  
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DescriptionPURPOSE OF JOB AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The primary purpose of the housekeeping staff is to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in all areas of the community and Home Office including but not limited to unoccupied units, public restrooms, offices, and common areas.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES.Performs the day-to-day housekeeping functions in accordance with established housekeeping procedures and as assigned by supervision.Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies; reports all hazardous equipment or conditions and accidents/incidents to the supervisor, no matter how minor they may be.Keeps the Regional Maintenance Supervisor informed regarding any unusual incidents or issues regarding residents, team members, or the community.Clean offices, hallways, lobbies, lounges, and property common areas.Cleans walls, windows, handrails, ceiling fans and overhead lights, air vents, and baseboards by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.; keeps all windows, cabinets, doors, mirrors, smudge free and clean.Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming.Cleans carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.Cleans/dusts furniture, windows, counters, shelving, woodwork, walls and ceilings, and light fixtures.Clean/disinfect lavatories, toilets, clean/polish bathroom fixtures, replenishes disposable supplies such as toilet paper, towels, soap.Empty garbage containers as well as recyclable containers.Keeps all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, closets, and carts clean and uncluttered throughout and at the end of the shift.Keeps the supervisor informed of all supply needs and issues of concern.Maintain professional relationships with vendors and other Company personnel.Perform all job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.Maintains a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.Maintain regular and predictable attendance.RequirementsKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.Ability to read and understand label directions on cleaning productsMust be able to use common housecleaning implements.Knowledge of cleaning materials such as: detergents, disinfectants and polishes.Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTCapable of working long days frequently. Physically able to operate cleaning equipment.Must be legally able to operate a motor vehicle, possess valid driver's license and auto insurance, and meet company driving requirements.Capable of pushing, pulling, or lifting to 50 lbs. Occasionally required to climb, kneel, crouch, bend, reach or crawl.Additional physical demands include: being outside/walking across property in various weather conditions, on feet for an extended period, walking up and downstairs, climbing a ladder, and performing duties that require manual dexterity.Occasionally exposed to fumes, chemicals,


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