Full-Time Housekeeper I

DuPage County is a reputable government entity known for providing essential services to the community, including health care and senior care facilities. One notable establishment within the county is the Kenneth Moy Care Center, which specializes in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to its residents. The center is committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for its residents and staff, emphasizing sanitation, neatness, and health safety standards. DuPage County prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and offers a supportive working environment where employees can grow, develop, and thrive. They offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension plans, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, prepaid legal services, and credit union memberships. Employees also enjoy generous paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holiday pay or time off on designated holidays. The county encourages team-driven involvement and values contributions from each team member to create a positive workplace culture and exceptional community service.

This Housekeeper I position within the Kenneth Moy Care Center is designed to ensure the facility maintains exemplary cleanliness and sanitation standards. As a Housekeeper I, the successful candidate will be responsible for using prescribed methods, materials, and equipment efficiently to maintain the neatness and sanitary condition of the building and equipment. This role is vital for creating a clean, safe, and healthy environment for residents and staff alike. Day-to-day responsibilities include cleaning hallways, restrooms, and resident rooms, disinfecting surfaces, sweeping, mopping, polishing furniture, changing bed linens, emptying garbage, and assisting with meal tray delivery to residents. The position requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions carefully and provides on-the-job training for candidates new to the role, making it accessible for individuals seeking to develop skills in a caregiving environment.

Physical ability is important for this position, as it involves exerting medium physical effort such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 30 pounds, and working on feet for extended periods. The job operates primarily indoors within a temperature-controlled environment, with varied flooring surfaces like tile, wood, or carpeting, and may occasionally require outdoor work on surfaces like concrete or grass. Safety protocols require the use of personal protective equipment such as gloves and safety glasses, along with proper uniforms and slip-resistant shoes to ensure staff safety. This role is part of the AFSCME Council 31 bargaining unit, which supports collective bargaining rights and emphasizes fair labor practices. DuPage County emphasizes its commitment to equal opportunity employment and supports the employment of all qualified individuals while making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities when necessary.