Job Board Submissions Title:
Full-Time Housekeeper Mid-Shift

Post Date
12/18/2023

Expiration Date
1/17/2024

Details:
Established in 1984, The Doorways provides lodging and support to patients and families who travel to Richmond for critical medical needs. Those who enter our doors find a healing, emotionally supportive environment in a place where community generosity and compassionate care come together.

Job Summary

Reporting to the House Manager – the Housekeeper is responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of The Doorways facility. Duties include cleaning of guest rooms and public space (consisting of public bathrooms, kitchens, dining spaces, Lobby, etc.), and responding to guest requests. The ideal candidate for this position must have the ability to work independently and have dependable transportation. Our facility is open 365 days a year, and therefore, availability on weekends and holidays is required.

Essential Functions and Skills Required

· Daily cleaning and sanitizing of bathrooms, vacated guest rooms and common areas including lobbies, lounges, corridors, elevators, restrooms, locker rooms

· Clean rugs, carpet, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers

· Sweep, scrub, wax and/or polish floors using brooms, mops

· Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas

· Collect soiled laundry

· Carry linens, towels, toilet items and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts

· Wash, dry, fold and distribute clean linens

· Maintain guest linen supplies

· Dust furnishings and woodwork and equipment

· Disinfect telephones, TV remotes and other handheld devices in rooms

· Move and arrange furniture and turn mattresses as required

· Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary

· Disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides or steam operated sterilizers

· Inspect electrical cords for damage

· Inspect hair dryers for damage to cords or devices

· Clear guest room telephone Voice Mailboxes

· Clean out refrigerators in guest kitchens or guest rooms and dispose of spoiled or outdated food contents

· Clean stovetops, ovens, freezers, and refrigerators

· Replace defective or burned-out lamps in light fixtures

· Reports defects in room finishes, fixtures, furniture or appliances or any hazard to the supervisor

· Observe precautions to protect guest property and report damage, theft and found articles to supervisor

· Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations, media equipment and furniture for social or business functions

· Familiarity with house guidelines

· Respond to guest requests, and provide items to staff and guests as needed.

· Familiarity with house guidelines

· Interact professionally with staff and guests

· Ability to work independently as well as a team member

· Complete work in a prompt responsive time frame

· Ability to understand written and verbal instructions

· Must be responsible for observing house and department policies and guidelines

· Performs other duties as required

Physical Requirements

· Employee will be required to see, hear, and use hands and fingers

· Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, carry, kneel, stretch, stoop

· Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

· Work is performed both indoors and outside in varying weather conditions

· Exposure to a variety of chemicals & cleaning agents on a regular basis

Qualifications:
· Read and understand English

· At least two years’ experience in housekeeping

· Experience with health care preferred (nursing home or hospital housekeeping)

· High school graduate or GED preferred

Comments:
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

To Apply: Please email us at careers@thedoorways.org with your contact information and housekeeping experience.

Employer:
The Doorways
Contact:
Hiring Manager

Address:
612 E MARSHALL ST

Work Phone:
804-828-6901

Email:
careers@thedoorways.org

Website:
https://www.thedoorways.org/