Harvest Homes is looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to add to our team

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday from 7 AM to 3 PM

Job Description:

The Housekeeper is a key member of the Harvest Homes Team. The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the residents’ rooms, the common areas, the office, indoor meeting spaces, and company vehicles. Housekeepers play an important role in infection control in community-based care and contribute to the sense of tidiness and well-being. The person in this role must have an eye for detail, be dedicated to the highest standards of cleanliness, and tackle daily tasks with a pleasant and positive attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Mop floor.
• Clean sink, sink fixtures, and mirror.
• Empty trash.
• Scrub toilet inside and out.
• Clean windowsill and window.
• Wipe down light switches.
• Dust light fixtures and fan panel on ceiling.
• Check all levels and all surfaces for cobwebs and remove them.
• Run feather duster along molding, baseboards, blinds, and tops of window frames.
• Dust all furniture, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and shelving.
• Dust knick-knacks with a feather duster (if needed, pick them up and dust under them).
• Vacuum, including in corners and under furniture (except heavy pieces).

Requirements:

• Love, respect, and value elders.
• Strong desire to work around seniors.
• Positive attitude.
• Must work well as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, residents and residents’ families.
• Ability to communicate with elders and others in a positive way.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to read work orders, log progress, and converse with the residents.
• Knowledge of house cleaning practices.
• A love of making things clean.
• Able to stay on feet and remain active throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally and vacuums and cleaning supplies routinely.
• Ability to push the cleaning cart.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, squat, and reach to clean every area of each room.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders as needed for reaching dust and dirt on ceilings and fans.
• Ability to stay on task and follow a structured cleaning schedule.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person