Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

401k
Fulltime benefits
Part-time Benefits
Training
Development
Career laddering
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Harmony is a respected community-focused organization dedicated to providing exceptional living environments for its residents in Chesapeake, Virginia. Renowned for its commitment to quality and resident satisfaction, Harmony offers a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, aiming to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces for all community members. The organization prides itself on fostering teamwork, professionalism, and a caring environment, ensuring residents enjoy a positive experience within the community.

We are currently seeking a reliable and diligent Housekeeper to join our team. This role is essential in maintaining the cleanliness and overall upkeep of the community’s common living areas and individual resident apartments. The Housekeeper will be responsible for overseeing the cleaning of the entire facility, with a special focus on common areas and apartment bathrooms. Duties also include operating laundry equipment, reporting maintenance issues, and ensuring that all cleaning supplies are properly used and stored. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, efficient, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively with other staff members.

In this role, the Housekeeper must maintain the privacy and confidentiality of residents at all times while adhering to organizational policies and procedures regarding the release of resident information. The position requires a commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, as well as the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. A uniform is required during work hours, and good personal hygiene is expected.

Harmony values its employees by offering 401k plans and comprehensive benefits packages for both full-time and part-time staff, emphasizing ongoing training, development opportunities, and career laddering to support professional growth. The organization promotes a positive work-life balance and flexible scheduling to accommodate individual needs and foster employee satisfaction. Join Harmony to be part of a dedicated team that strives to enhance residents' living experiences through excellent housekeeping and community care services.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or GED
  • housekeeping experience highly desired
  • ability to understand verbal and written instructions
  • ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time
  • ability to work well with others as part of a team
  • polite and courteous to all residents, visitors, co-workers and management team
  • must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, grasp, push and pull for extended periods of time
  • must be able to lift 25 lbs and carry heavy objects for up to 20 feet
  • must wear designated uniform during work hours and maintain good personal hygiene
  • must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or GED
  • housekeeping experience highly desired
  • ability to understand verbal and written instructions
  • ability to complete assignments thoroughly and on time
  • ability to work well with others as part of a team
  • polite and courteous to residents, visitors, co-workers, and management
  • attend required in-services and staff meetings
  • maintain resident privacy and confidentiality at all times

Job Duties

  • clean common living areas and resident apartments
  • oversee cleaning of the entire facility with particular emphasis on common areas and apartment bathrooms
  • complete maintenance request reports when needed
  • report deterioration or damage to the building and furnishings to housekeeping supervisor
  • operate laundry equipment when needed
  • report inadequate quantities of supplies to housekeeping supervisor
  • use only approved cleaning products and ensure proper storage
  • clean office areas when assigned
  • dust and clean all window blinds
  • dust furniture and bookshelves in apartments and common areas
  • vacuum common areas and resident apartments
  • keep common areas and bathrooms clean
  • clean apartments at resident move-out
  • attend required in-services and staff meetings
  • maintain resident privacy and confidentiality
  • follow all policies regarding release of resident information
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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