Housekeeper

Springfield, MA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $31,359.45 - $40,155.84

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

retirement savings plan

Employee wellness programs

Educational opportunities

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Saint Luke's Home is a residential care facility located in the picturesque historic district of Springfield. This senior living community is dedicated to providing a comfortable, supportive, and engaging environment for its residents. Surrounded by beautiful gardens that residents actively help maintain, the home offers not only a place to live but a sense of community and belonging. All resident rooms are private, allowing each individual the option to personalize their space with their own belongings or use the furnishings provided by the home. Spacious common areas include an activity space and a large dining room designed to encourage social... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
prior experience in cleaning or housekeeping preferred
ability to read and comprehend written instructions
effective communication skills
physical stamina to perform cleaning duties
ability to follow safety and infection control protocols
willingness to work full-time day shift
ability to interact courteously with residents and visitors
reliable and punctual
commitment to promoting a safe and clean environment

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
previous experience in a long-term care or senior community setting preferred
ability to read and understand written instructions
ability to follow verbal instructions accurately
basic knowledge of cleaning procedures and use of cleaning equipment
good communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work independently and as part of a team
commitment to uphold the mission and core values of the organization
willingness to participate in ongoing training and education programs
physical ability to perform repetitive cleaning tasks and handle housekeeping equipment

Job Duties

Follows cleaning assignments, fills housekeeping carts with materials and supplies, mixes cleaning solutions and transports same to work areas
cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, tile fixtures and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions
cleans, sanitizes and maintains all resident rooms, bathrooms and offices within specific schedules
sanitizes and polishes sinks, tubs, toilets, brass, mirrors and the like
removes soiled bed linens from residents rooms, makes beds with fresh linens in prescribed manner if so assigned
upon discharge of residents, strips, cleans, sanitizes and makes beds, and cleans other furniture if so assigned
sweeps and mops all floor areas
vacuums carpets using light vacuum, spot cleans carpets using appropriate solutions and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly manner after cleaning assigned areas
disposes of trash by emptying wastebaskets and bringing trash to the dumpster
brings resident or facility laundry to laundry room and launders properly if so assigned
returns clean laundry to resident's room or to laundry storage areas
visually inspects area upon completion of cleaning to ensure appropriate levels of cleanliness and neatness have been achieved
cleans and performs routine maintenance on sanitation equipment and notifies supervisor of equipment needing further repair
returns unused supplies to utility room, cleans cart and equipment
follows all safety and infection control procedures according to Federal, State and Facility policies
ensures that all tasks are performed to assure resident and personal safety and protection of co-workers and facility property
promotes and participates in educational programs and trainings related to fire safety, infection control, disaster response, hazard communication, resident rights and abuse, blood borne pathogens, corporate compliance and annual PPD requirements

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