Housekeeping Specialist Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

Housekeeping Specialist usually works in an assigned area and is responsible for keeping the area clean including but limited to vacuuming, wet mopping, damp dusting and spot cleaning, and proper disposal of general trash as well as waste that may be infectious or hazardous. The Housekeeping Specialist serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide an environment that enables each Resident to reach their highest attainable state of well-being.

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Requirements & Skills 1

Requires level of knowledge normally required in the course of obtaining a high school diploma.
Basic knowledge of Housekeeping duties.
Must have awareness and perception of Resident needs and able to communicate these needs. Must be able to organize and manage own work load and busy environment. Must maintain a working relationship with coworkers.

Job summary 2

Housekeeping Specialist is self-motivated, customer service oriented professional. Housekeeping is responsible for cleanliness in all aspects of the community. Housekeeping provides a pleasant experience for all visitors to the community. Housekeeping takes pride in providing a beautiful, clean, and safe community for residents and guests.

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Clean the bathrooms, windows and blinds of apartments and common areas. Vacuum, dust, mop floors and polish furniture.
Survey and clean high touch areas regularly, sanitizing rooms, spa, and surfaces. Take out trash.
Build a rapport with residents, and respond to their needs.
- Wash, dry, fold, and put away laundry.
- Adhere to safety regulations regarding safe chemical handling, as well as other cleaning procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintain accurate record keeping of the cleaning and laundry schedules.

Requirements & Skills 2

Integrity and Trust – Does what they say they will do, does not take the easy road, and does not misrepresent themselves for personal gain. Always does the right thing, even when it does not benefit themselves.
Detail Oriented – Pays attention to the smallest details in a situation, and truly cares about them. Understands the importance of all aspects of a given task, no matter how trivial they may seem. Values the importance of gathering all relevant information before making a decision.
Work Ethic – Places value on hard work and achieving goals. Takes pride in work related activities, tasks and responsibilities. Acts professionally, respectfully, and is dedicated to work. Takes accountability and responsibility for their work and work related tasks.
Passion for Seniors – Feels strongly about working with the senior population. Has a drive to go above and beyond for seniors. Typically this comes from a personal experience or prior work experience in a senior citizen setting.
- Previous professional cleaning experience.
- Detail oriented, dependable, and organized.
- Independent worker with integrity and good judgement.

Job summary 3

We are looking for a professional Housekeeping Specialist to tend to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. Housekeeping Specialist responsibilities include checking private and public areas for tidiness. To be successful in this role, you should have a good understanding of sanitation regulations and good time management skills. Ultimately, you will ensure our daily housekeeping tasks are completed at a level that leaves all guests satisfied.

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This position ensures daily that highest quality standards of housekeeping are maintained for guests. Ensures cleanliness and efficient service of guest rooms and public areas, including; thorough cleaning of rooms and bathrooms, making beds, dusting, vacuuming, reporting preventative maintenance and handling of guest requests.

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Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
Demonstrates commitment to the quality Housekeeping Standards learned during training.
Must be organized, with an eye for detail and able to multi-task.
- Must be able to handle guest concerns in a professional and tactful manner.
- Must be able to relate with guests and coworkers in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Job summary 5

To maintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly and attractive manner in accordance with established procedures and as directed by supervisor; assure that the highest degree of cleanliness and sanitation is maintained at all times.

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Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
- Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions and make decisions
- Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, State officials, and general public.
- Must be able to work full or part time on a regular schedule, and on-call as needed.

Job summary 6

Responsible for the overall cleaning and appearance of the community models and vacant readies, in addition to the public access areas utilized by current and/or prospective residents.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Cleans office, public access areas, and models as directed. This includes but is not limited to mopping, dusting, and vacuuming and trash removal.
Cleans apartments completely after move-out or make ready in order to prepare for new residents.
Keeps model units and public access areas clean and maintains these areas.
Monitors and reports on the inventory of cleaning supplies.
Maintains the housekeeping storage room in a neat and organized fashion.
Reports any maintenance concerns or repairs in unoccupied apartments, models, clubhouse and/or common areas to the Service Manager.
- Provides assistance to maintenance staff and other staff members as needed.
- Maintains open communication with the Community Director and Service Manager.
- Represents the company in a professional manner at all times.

Requirements & Skills 6

High school education or equivalent.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
At least one year of experience of doing similar duties is preferred.
Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions, including reaching, bending, or carrying
Requires manual dexterity with normal hand/finger movement and coordination.
- Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks.
- Occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- The working environment is typically inside, may occasionally work outside.

Job summary 7

The Housekeeping Specialist is directly responsible for maintaining and ensuring the highest level of facility cleanliness and preform light maintenance applications as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Maintain a clean aesthetically desirable and safe environment
- Performing light maintenance projects as needed
- Must effectively communicate and correspond with their supervisor to coordinate, acknowledge, prioritize, document and complete work requested from all Department Heads and Members and Guests
- Perform housekeeping functions such as vacuuming, dusting, polishing, maintaining woodwork and other vital housekeeping functions

Requirements & Skills 7

At least 1 year experience in general housekeeping or a similar environment
High School Diploma required

Job summary 8

Provides cleaning services to provide a safe sanitary, comfortable and homelike environment for residents, staff and the public. Housekeeping services provided are in accordance with facility policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations to maintain an environment that enhances the quality of life for residents.

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High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous experience

Job summary 9

The Housekeeping Specialist will maintain assigned area in a sanitary and orderly condition. Performs a variety of duties such as cleaning and dusting furniture, cleaning/vacuuming floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing trash to maintain assigned floors in an orderly, sanitary and attractive condition for patients, personnel and visitors. The Housekeeping Specialist is also responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Performs general housekeeping responsibilities such as moping, dusting, vacuuming, carpet shampooing and other related duties.
Cleans and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors and similar equipment; replenishes supplies of soap, towels, toilet paper and other dispensable items.
Strips, buffs and applies wax to floors in designated areas on a routine basis.
Picks up trash and empties wastebaskets from several floors and transports to designated location outside building; cleans waste receptacles.
Cleans and/or chemically disinfects walls, ceilings, windows, radiators and blinds in patient rooms, hallways and other areas.
- Moves and arranges furniture/equipment in an orderly fashion. Sets up required meeting and functional rooms.
- Maintains outside grounds during summer months and may operate snow plow tractor for snow removal during winter months.
- Removes soiled bed linen from assigned areas.

Requirements & Skills 9

Work requires a fundamental level of knowledge such as the ability to follow oral or written instructions and perform simple arithmetic.
Knowledge of recurrent work routines and procedures, operation of non-complex equipment normally acquired during a week or less orientation on the job.

Job summary 10

The Housekeeping Specialist maintains the cleanliness of the hospital and office buildings in a safe, sanitary, orderly and attractive manner, free from offensive odors. Performs daily cleaning of occupied patient areas, nursing stations, work area, halls, lounges, storage areas, laboratory, bathrooms, offices, and any other assigned areas.

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Ensures all check out and patient area cleaning is complete per all guidelines/procedures. Washes and wipes mattresses down, removes utensils from bedside, and ensures that all areas of bed, furniture, floors, walls, closets, restroom, etc. are cleaned per guidelines. Ensures that clean linens are put on bed, using appropriate bed making procedures. Reports needed repairs to engineering department.
Ensures that all non-patient areas are cleaned as assigned, to include, but not limited to, washing, dusting, mopping, and vacuuming floors, windows, fixtures, furniture, bathrooms, lights, screens, and blinds, etc. Ensures that all dispensers are filled appropriately. Reports all items needing repair or correction to the Engineering Department.
Picks-up soiled linen in all assigned areas in a timely manner. Ensures soiled linen is in securely tied plastic bags and placed in locked storage area to await pick up.
- Picks up trash and places in closed covered container in all assigned areas in a timely manner. Cleans and relines trash cans. Disposes of trash in appropriate dumpsters.
- Picks up infectious waste in all assigned areas. Ensures that all infections waste is double bagged, and securely tied, in infectious waste labeled bags, and is disposed of in specified Biohazardous bins. Ensures that all glass buckets are securely covered and stored appropriately in infectious waste storage area. Ensures that dumpsters are kept locked and secured.
- Takes conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful approach regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making. Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.

Requirements & Skills 10

One (1) year environmental services experience preferred.
Familiar with proper cleaning techniques.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.

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