Housekeeper

Des Moines, IA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $13.00 - $16.00

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours

Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)

full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)

401(k) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Job Description

Arvum Senior Living is a distinguished part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, specializing in the management and care of assisted living and memory care communities across the Midwest, including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. With a strong commitment to excellence rooted in their "Pillars of Excellence," Arvum Senior Living fosters a supportive and positive work environment that values each team member's contributions to delivering outstanding care to residents. This company prides itself on building a community where both staff and residents thrive with respect and compassion. Arvum Senior Living is dedicated to not only providing... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous housekeeping experience preferred
Effective communication skills in the primary language of the residents
Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Interest in working with a senior population
Ability to stand, walk, use hands and arms for handling tasks
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as frequently required
Ability to lift and move weights up to 50 pounds occasionally
Good vision including close and color vision
Ability to interact courteously and friendly with guests, residents, and staff
Physical stamina to perform cleaning duties
Willingness to follow safety and fire code regulations regarding equipment and chemicals

Job Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous housekeeping experience preferred
Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population
Interacts with guests, residents, and staff in a courteous and friendly manner
Team member is regularly required to stand
walk
use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Team member is frequently required to climb or balance
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The team member is occasionally required to sit
Team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision

Job Duties

Performs cleaning duties according to schedule (daily, weekly, monthly) in assigned areas such as apartment homes, common areas, lounges and offices
Sweeps, dusts, dust mops, and wet mops all floors and stairways
spot cleans and vacuums floors, rugs, carpets and runners
Rotates runners in hallways and entryways
Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes both lavatory, shower and sink fixtures and facilities
Scrubs bath and shower room tiles, woodwork, window frames, and sills
Maintains equipment and materials needed to perform work in a clean and orderly condition
Collects trash and refuse from work areas and places in designated pick-up areas
Responsible for collecting, cleaning and redistributing the community laundry
Responsible for maintaining the commercial laundry in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition
Ensures cleaning chemicals are kept stored and locked when not in use
Ensures any cords, carts, equipment and other hazards are kept out of the way at all times, not blocking exits and in compliance with fire codes
Reports any needed repairs and supply and equipment needs to the Lead Housekeeper
Other duties as assigned

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