Housekeeping

Harmony Homes in Durham, NH is looking for a part-time housekeeper to join our team! The ideal person for this position realizes that they are part of ensuring individuals in the Assisted Living and Memory Care Program are healthy, happy and taken care of – no matter how small the task may seem! If you are caring, honest person with attention to detail and are looking to join a group of like-minded individuals – we want you to join our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bathroom Cleaning:

• Removes dirty towels; replaces with clean towels.
• Cleans the toilet (including the tank, outside the bowl) and sprays disinfectant into the bowl.
• Cleans the shower, including the shower walls and floor.
• Cleans the shower curtain (if needed) and shower fixtures.
• Cleans the mirror and counter; polishes fixtures.

Furniture and Fixture Cleaning:

• Dusts/polish the tops, sides and front of furniture.
• Wipes window sills and air conditioning units.
• Cleans any mirrors or glass in the room (excluding windows).
• Cleans hand and visible dirt/grim from walls.

Changing the Bed:

• Removes all linen from the bed and remake the bed with clean linens.
• Removes the dirty linens.

Floors / Carpeted Areas:

• Changes the vacuum bag if needed.
• Vacuums the resident rooms, common rooms, offices, and hallways.
• Mops the dining room, resident rooms, multipurpose function rooms, and bathrooms.
• Spot cleans any soiled areas on the carpet.

Other:

• Removes the resident's laundry from the hamper or basket and places it with the towels and linens for delivery to the laundry room.
• Cleans laundry and linens as requested.
• Empties all wastebaskets throughout the facility and removes other trash as needed/desired.
• Cleans office areas and other common areas according to a regular schedule or as requested by the Director/Assistant Director.
• Inventories housekeeping supplies on a regular basis and submits orders for needed products in a timely manner.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, with the ability to read, write and understand English
• Able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds
• Spend long periods of time walking/standing
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school degree or equivalent GED

Preference will be given to candidates with one year of prior housekeeping experience and experience working with the elderly.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18