Housekeeper

725 9th ave near 9th and Columbia, Seattle WA

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance in your career with a growing organization? Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Skyline at First Hill is Seattle’s premier luxury retirement community located in the First Hill neighborhood. We are a team of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. Our workplace emphasizes serving others, teamwork, our dedication to hospitality and customer service, vigorous innovation and integrity in everything we do. We are currently hiring for a Housekeeper This person is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the apartments and facility to the satisfaction of residents and administration. Performs housekeeping and sanitation duties in resident apartments and other areas in the facility as assigned. Principle Responsibilities: • Accepts housekeeping assignments made by the supervisor for work in resident apartments and around the building; • Cleans bathrooms, fixtures, and floors. Cleans kitchens, fixtures, appliances, and floors. Cleans and vacuums carpets and floors, performs spot cleaning as necessary. Cleans counter tops, table tops, and dusts. Remove trash and recycle. • Cleans interior windows • Cleans public/common areas as assigned; • Assists in laundry area if assigned; • Keeps housekeeping closet and cart neat, clean, and filled with supplies. Keeps cleaning solution bottles properly filled and labeled. Informs supervisor of needed supplies/materials/equipment repairs; • Cleans and maintains equipment and returns to proper place at the end of each shift. Reports any needed repairs; • Reports all resident’s special instructions and requests to supervisor and responds appropriately; • Responds to emergencies. Reports any safety hazards observed in the building to supervisor immediately; • Observes all policies, procedures, and regulations; • Promote the Vision, Values, and Mission of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility; • Other duties as assigned or may be necessary in an organization having overlapping roles and responsibilities. Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with staff and external constituents. Education and/or Equivalent Experience: • Must be at least 18 years of age with some ability to read, write, and speak English. • Must be able to follow spoken instruction/directions with some previous employment desirable. • Must relate well with senior residents and work successfully with other employees and departments. • Must have a high degree of personal hygiene. • Flexibility in work hours and overtime necessary. • Must have the ability to work independently.