Lake Haven

Housekeeper

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development

Job Description

This employment opportunity is with a healthcare or eldercare facility dedicated to providing clean, safe, and welcoming environments for residents, staff, and visitors. Such facilities prioritize the welfare and comfort of elderly residents, often operating in a community-focused setting where sanitation and cleanliness are vital to health, safety, and quality of life. These organizations typically employ a team of dedicated housekeeping professionals who uphold hygiene standards that comply with state health requirements and organizational policies.

The role available is a Housekeeping position aimed at maintaining assigned areas within the facility in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly, and attractive mann... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job
  • Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions and make decisions
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, State officials, and general public
  • Must have compassion for, and desire to work with, the elderly and understand their needs
  • Must be able to work full or part time on a regular schedule
  • Must meet all state health requirements
  • Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written directions
  • Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions and make decisions
  • Effective communication skills with residents, families, staff, community officials, State officials, and the general public
  • Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly and understand their needs
  • Ability to work full or part time on a regular schedule
  • Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Knowledge of infection control and sanitation practices
  • Ability to follow protocols for handling laundry and cleaning chemicals

Job Duties

  • Follow cleaning schedule and instructions as directed by supervisor, including resident rooms, offices and public areas
  • Sweep and vacuum all assigned areas
  • Clean and/or polish all room furnishings, fixtures, ledges, heating/air conditioning units in resident rooms and all public areas
  • Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms and all public areas
  • Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing
  • Clean all hallways, stairways and elevators as necessary
  • Empty all wastebaskets
  • Submit maintenance work orders of general maintenance concerns and/or problems to Maintenance Director or Administrator
  • Report to supervisor any unsafe/hazardous conditions within the community and any needed repairs to housekeeping or other facility equipment
  • Clean and check model rooms and work in concert with admissions to insure that all incoming residents' rooms are cleaned and ready for move-in
  • Clean the employee break room when necessary
  • Check and refill all paper towel and soap dispensers as necessary
  • Assist with laundry duties as directed or as needed including, but not limited to linens, towels, and resident personal laundry
  • Follow soiled and clean laundry protocol as directed by supervisor
  • Provide inventory of chemicals, supplies, linens as required
  • Log water or heat temperatures as required or requested
  • Follow infection control and universal precautions policy
  • Attend in-services and staff meetings as requested
  • Keep janitor closets and housekeeping supply rooms clean and orderly
  • Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor or Administrator
  • Clean exterior windows, patios, or other outside areas as requested or assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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