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Housekeeper Job Description: Top Duties and Requirements

A Housekeeper is primarily responsible for cleaning a particular space on a regular basis and keeping it neat and pleasant. Their primary duties include performing cleaning tasks, replenishing supplies, and cleaning and storing housekeeping equipment.

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What does a Housekeeper do?

A Housekeeper keeps an assigned property or area neat and clean as per the requirements of the client. When people hire Housekeepers, they expect good quality service. Housekeepers must be very thorough with what they do and need to pay attention to detail to ensure everything is neat and clean. They may be required to clean the home, but some clients may have additional requirements for their Housekeeper, such as doing laundry or buying groceries. Often, clients require additional cleaning for special occasions or celebrations. This could mean long hours and increased physical labour. Housekeepers should have the physical strength, stamina and flexibility to manage these requirements.

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Housekeeper Job Description Examples:

Example 1

OC3 Hospitality Inc. is hiring! We are seeking a like-minded, customer-focused individual to join our expanding company!

OC3 embodies hospitality in the Bow Valley. We are seeking a teammate who will focus primarily on vacation rental cleaning between guests, ensuring a high-quality cleaning standard for both our clients and their guests. This is a casual, part-time position with approximately 10-15 hours per week. A typical shift would be between 3-5 hours between the hours of 10:30AM-4PM only. Thank you for your interest in our position, however, ONLY Residents OF THE BOW Valley WILL BE Considered AND NEED APPLY

Responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring the cleanliness of condo suites while adhering to cleanliness standards/checklists
  • Making beds, changing sheets and towels
  • Cleaning washrooms including toilets, bathtubs, sinks, mirrors, floors, bathroom fixtures and others as assigned
  • Vacuuming floors, upholstered furniture; mopping floors
  • Dusting of furniture, blinds and fixtures
  • Restocking guest room supplies
  • Removal and sorting of linens, garbage and recycling
  • Laundering linens
  • Other reasonable duties as assigned

    Qualifications:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to work well independently with little supervision
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Effective verbal and written English skills
  • Must be able to make decisions independently and show problem solving ability
  • Housekeeping is very physically demanding. Candidate must be comfortable with constant walking, repetitive bending, pulling, carrying (up to 40lbs.), and walking up and down stairs
  • Available to work between 10:30AM-4PM; available Sundays & holidays. Shift start and end times may may vary depending on time of year and guest schedules
  • Must have a valid driver�s license and access to own vehicle
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Must have a smartphone with capability of sending and receiving text and picture messages
  • Criminal Record Check will be required
  • No previous experience in housekeeping required, but would be considered an asset

    Additional Details:

  • Starting wage $25.00/hour
  • On-the-job training provided while becoming acquainted with the new suites and their unique setups
  • All necessary supplies required to complete cleaning duties are provided

    Job Types: Part-time, Casual
    Part-time hours: 10-15 per week

    Salary: $25.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Overtime pay



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Canmore, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Application question(s):
  • Do you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle?

    Shift availability:
  • Day Shift Location: In person

    • Example 2

    Part-Time Housekeeper

    The Manor Village at London

    Various Shifts

    **Must be flexible � Weekdays/Weekends/Holidays**

    The Manor Village at London is looking for a Part-Time Housekeeper to join their amazing team. If you have the relevant experience and possess a passion for working with Seniors, we welcome your application. Please ensure that you include a cover letter that outlines why you want to join the team at the Manor Village and what makes you an ideal fit for our team.

    What we offer:

  • Competitive wage
  • Comprehensive Benefit Program (FT Employees)
  • Terrific staff-associate team
  • Wonderful work environment
  • The opportunity for growth

    What you offer:

  • Exceptional listening skills
  • Superb communication skills for positive interactions with Residents, Guests, and other team members
  • Must be dependable, have sound judgement and a passion for working with senior clientele
  • Previous housekeeping experience and a firm knowledge of chemicals
  • Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities

    Qualifications:

  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Able to understand basic instruction and safety manuals

    If you have a sincere desire to excel within our growing company, please submit your resume via email to: Attention: PT Housekeeper

    The concept for The Manor Villages evolved over a decade of planning and development in the determination to develop the finest housing with a quality lifestyle for the senior resident. Precipitated by the changing needs of his Mother Bertie Viola Mann, our President Dr. Garth Mann took it upon himself to personally visit close to seventy (70) senior housing facilities across Canada and the United States to familiarize himself with the industry and refine the lifestyle for the future Manor Villages. After much discussion and countless hours of effort, the vision of The Manor Villages became a reality in 1997 when we proudly celebrated the opening of our first community � The Manor Village at Signature Park which was proudly dedicated in loving memory of Bertie Viola Mann. Since that time, The Mann Family, the management, and staff-associate team have dedicated ourselves to provide excellence in housing design and a �Lifestyle Experience� second to none.

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    Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Evenings
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

    Application question(s):
  • Are you fully vaccinated?

    Experience:
  • Cleaning: 1 year 1 year (preferred)

    • Example 3

    The Bradley, an Independent Living senior community, is seeking a Full-Time Housekeeper with experience in housekeeping and/or senior living. We are proud to offer the highest quality engagement, dining, and health support services, and a team that truly cares for our residents. We are always looking for compassionate, teamwork-oriented professionals to join our team. Every team member in a Brightwater community embodies the mission of our company: to inspire hope and enhance the lives of our residents through the creation of an unparalleled experience.

    Job Title:Housekeeper

    Schedule: Full Time

    Position Summary:Housekeeping is vital for establishing the community�s reputation for quality as well as for promoting the safety, health, comfort, and sense of well-being for residents, visitors, and staff. Brightwater Senior Living maintains an emphasis on the highest standards in effective and efficient housekeeping methods. Housekeepers will be expected to clean resident suites and community common areas, while maintaining and completing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual tasks.

    If you are looking for a meaningful role with purpose and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors, then we want to hear from you. Please apply for our Housekeeper role today!

    Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Meet state or provincial health related requirements.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain resident, employee, and community information in strict confidence (with community management or other employees as necessary).
  • Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting/polishing and sanitizing.
  • Clean resident suites and common areas according to schedule.
  • Launder resident linens and towels.
  • Ensure all resident suites are cared for and inspected according to standards.
  • Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies.
  • Notify management of any damages, deficits and disturbances.
  • Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate.
  • Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to all community policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to dress/appearance code. (Changes in attire may be permitted for special circumstances as directed by your supervisor).
  • Perform all assigned work for the agreed-upon wage, accepting no additional payment or gifts from residents, vendors, or others.
  • Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
  • Serve as a role model for other employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, respectful, and positive attitude.
  • Represent the community in the community at large in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
  • Demonstrate ability to perform duties under time constraints and deadlines.
  • Attend education and training classes as required by state or provincial regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Brightwater Senior Living is an equal-opportunity employer and strives to provide an environment in which human dignity prevails. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, perceived race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, creed, religion, age, marital status, family/parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, receipt of public assistance, status as a veteran or current or future military status. Brightwater Senior Living does not tolerate discriminate or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability

    Ability to ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    • Example 4

    Canadas Best Value Inn Toronto

    650 Evans Ave, ON

    NEWLY Renovated

    Growing hospitality ownership and management company seeks an experienced and dynamic Executive Housekeeper for an Immediate Opportunity. Be part of the exciting growth of our Inn.

    The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for the overall comfort and cleanliness of the Inn. They will work to establish standards of service and cleanliness and maintain these standards through training, daily supervision and performance evaluations. Management style must be "lead by example" with a passion for excellence.

    Ideal candidate will be a dynamic, people oriented leader with brand experience. Ability to take exceptional care of your team will be required.

    Ability to manage, supervise and inspect the daily cleaning of guest rooms, public areas and back of the house to ensure compliance with standards. Ability to recruit, train, schedule and motivate employees. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to control labor cost, linen and housekeeping supplies and maintain inventory levels.

    Our Executive Housekeeper will be responsible for ensuring efficient operations of the entire Housekeeping Department including rooms, front/back of house, public areas, and laundry.

    Responds to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.

    Log items into the Lost and Found and answers inquires to maintain controls and ensure guest satisfaction.

    Minimum 2 years housekeeping experience required.

    Be able to effectively communicate with and continuously motivate the staff. Ability to work well with others at all levels.

    Provides a clean, well-maintained Inn by assisting in the supervision of employees.

    Proven track record for increasing guest comment scores and inspection scores.

    Strong leadership and training skills. Ability to define and resolve problems in a professional manner.

    Must be detail oriented, complete assignments timely, and show a sense of urgency. Ability to handle multiple priorities.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: Up to $45,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend 1 year (preferred)

    • Example 5

    Housekeeper, Home to Stay
    (Casual)

    We are looking for an experienced Housekeeper to work within our In-Home Support program, Home to Stay. The Home to Stay program assists seniors with complex needs to remain in their own homes with suitable supports. The Home to Stay program enables the community to better assist those seniors with complex needs to remain in their own homes, with suitable supports.

    Under the direction of the Program Manager, Client Transitions and Respite, the Housekeeper provides housekeeping assistance required to clients, while ensuring the safety of the client�s environment.

    Responsibilities include:

    Environmental Safety AND Sanitation
  • Performs cleaning duties according to established procedures
  • Working within defined safe workplace practices (e.g. safe lifting techniques, proper use of household cleaning products and soiled linen, avoidance of possible slips, trips and falls, etc.,)
  • Minimizes risk to client during and immediately after the cleaning processes (e.g., ensures client does not walk on wet floors)
  • Cleans and disinfects client�s living areas and bathrooms
  • Sweeps and washes floors, vacuums carpeted areas
  • Empties and cleans all waste containers
  • Makes up beds and changes linen
  • Washes dishes and completes dusting
  • Performs laundry duties as required
  • Cleaning interior windows not requiring a ladder, etc.
  • Cleaning tasks are rotated to ensure critical cleaning needs are met.
  • Report any environmental problems or client equipment requiring service to the Service Coordinator/Manager
  • Follow Service Coordinator/Manager direction in providing support and carrying out tasks.
  • Attends in-service education sessions and staff meetings as required
  • As delegated, completes �Safety Assessment� to identify and eliminate, if possible, potential safety risks to the client
  • Performs other related duties as required

    Communication
  • If urgent client health issues arise, calls 911 for immediate assistance and notifies the Service Coordinator and Manager; if less critical issues require resolution, calls the Service Coordinator or Program Manager
  • Communicates with Program Manager to:
  • Report safety concerns/incidents immediately using CCD�s Incident Reporting policy (including report on Form 12)
  • When appropriate, also provide verbal report and/or documentation as requested
  • Recommend to Program Manager any improvements regarding service provision

    Qualifications required:
  • Experience in residential and/or institutional or commercial cleaning experience
  • Experience in a healthcare, retirement home or long-term care facility is an asset.
  • Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aid experience an asset.
  • Sound knowledge of health and safety practices, consumer products and personal protective equipment and WHMIS within specific environments
  • Knowledge of techniques, equipment and products for safe housecleaning.
  • Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Sensitivity to adults with needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health
  • Physical ability sufficient to accomplish cleaning, vacuuming and associated furniture moving (for cleaning) activities
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond with a sense of urgency when required
  • Current Standard/Emergency First Aid with Level C CPR
  • Driver�s License, vehicle and the ability and willingness to drive within Durham Region
  • Adherence to COVID-19 safety practices including two doses of COVID-19 Vaccine (where medically able in accordance with our Immunization Policy)

    Compensation: Starting at $17.59 per hour; with 4% vacation pay

    Pay will be commensurate based on education and experience.

    Please apply in writing outlining qualifications and experience to: Human Resources, Community Care Durham email referencing job posting #2022-118 by May 26th, 2022

    Job Type: Casual

    Salary: From $17.59 per hour shift

    • Housekeeper duties and responsibilities

    A Housekeeper has to maintain cleanliness and tidiness in their work area at all times. Their duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the type of workplace they’re employed in. In general, a Housekeeper’s duties and responsibilities include:

    • Understand the policies of their employer with respect to work shifts, client possessions, and privacy
    • Perform housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning the windows, scouring bathrooms, changing sheets and towels, managing laundry, and keeping the place neat and tidy
    • Clean, disinfect, and store all cleaning equipment at the end of their shift
    • Fulfill all cleaning requirements of the employer
    • Promptly respond to client needs  
    • Inform the homeowner or employer if any accidents or problems occur while performing cleaning services

    Housekeeper skills and qualifications

    The right candidate for the position of a Housekeeper generally should have previous experience working in a similar role. They should have the necessary skills to perform housekeeping related tasks efficiently. Requirements may differ depending on the type of workplace the Housekeeper is hired for. Here are a few examples of general Housekeeper skills and qualifications:

    • Excellent knowledge of cleaning appliances, and cleaning and disinfecting agents
    • Attention to detail
    • Good communication skills
    • Reliable mode of transportation
    • Time management skill
    • Ability to work with minimum supervision

    Housekeeper experience requirements

    Usually, an ideal candidate for the role of a Housekeeper in a residential setting should have at least two years experience in residential housekeeping. Those pursuing a career in the hospitality sector should have some hotel and motel cleaning or related experience. Similarly, those interested in nursing or retirement homes, or other medical or care facilities, should have some experience in those settings.

    Housekeeper education and training requirements

    A Housekeeper should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Some housekeepers who wish to pursue a career in the hospitality industry could benefit from an associate or bachelor’s degree in hotel or hospitality management or similar certification.  

    Housekeeper salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Housekeeper is $15.72 per hour in Canada. Wages may be dependent on experience, location, industry and employer.

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    Housekeeper job description FAQs

    What are good skills for a Housekeeper to have?

    A Housekeeper may be tasked with personal services such as taking care of cleaning, doing laundry, cooking meals, and even purchasing groceries. Cleaning skills, good communication skills, precision skills and time management skills are essential for Housekeepers.

    What are the duties of a Housekeeper in a nursing home?

    A Housekeeper for a nursing home has to clean patient rooms, waiting areas and offices, clean and sanitize all floors, furniture and equipment, handle and dispose of waste as per specified procedures, clean mattresses and beds, gather dirty laundry and place in the appropriate area, distribute linen and gowns among residents, maintain cleaning equipment, and monitor inventory of essential supplies.

    What qualities should you look for in a good Housekeeper?

    A good Housekeeper must have the physical endurance to clean and maintain a property. This means keeping the client’s property neat and tidy and paying attention to little details that enhance the overall quality of the area. Housekeepers should also be honest and ethical. Housekeepers often work without supervision, so being trustworthy is an essential quality in a Housekeeper. Good testimonials and recommendations from previous and existing clients is another strength. A clean background check is also important as many employers conduct these checks before hiring a Housekeeper.

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