Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.25 - $15.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
This position is offered by a healthcare-focused senior living community dedicated to providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for elderly residents. The community places a profound emphasis on sanitation and safety to promote the wellbeing and comfort of all residents, staff, and visitors. Established procedures guide housekeeping and maintenance efforts to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and order throughout the facility. The setting is a vibrant living space where compassionate care and meticulous attention to environment quality support the day-to-day life of seniors. The role is essential in sustaining the physical environment and contributing to the overall quality... 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 (essential job functions) with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Qualifications
- Prior experience in housekeeping or janitorial services
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies and their appropriate usage
- Basic understanding of infection control and sanitation standards
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and buffers
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to follow safety and infection control protocols
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 or 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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