Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $19.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a senior living community dedicated to providing comfortable, safe, and well-maintained housing for older adults. This community is committed to fostering a welcoming environment where residents feel valued and supported in their daily lives. The company prides itself on its compassionate approach and strives to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism throughout its facilities. The organization emphasizes teamwork, respect, and positive interactions among staff, residents, families, and visitors to create a harmonious living environment.
The role available is for a Housekeeper who plays a vital part in maintaining the hygiene and appe... Show More
The role available is for a Housekeeper who plays a vital part in maintaining the hygiene and appe... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to speak and read English
- Prior housekeeping experience preferred
- Ability to follow written and oral directions
- Ability to use standard cleaning equipment consistent with the position
- Good physical health verified by a health screening including chest x-ray or intradermal test within 6 months before or 7 days after employment
- Pass a criminal record clearance prior to starting work
- Valid First Aid card
- Must be mobile
- Willingness to work some holidays and additional shifts
- Ability to handle physical tasks including lifting and cleaning
Job Qualifications
- Ability to speak and read English
- Prior housekeeping experience preferred
- Ability to follow written and oral directions
- Ability to use standard cleaning equipment including washing machine, dryer, iron
- Good physical health verified by health screening
- Valid First Aid card
- Displays sincere compassion towards older adults
- Genuine concern for physical and emotional needs of older people and families
Job Duties
- Clean resident apartments including furnishings, fixtures, ledges, heating/cooling units, bathroom fixtures, windows, blinds, and shutters
- Clean bathroom areas, entrances, exits, recreational areas, floors including sweeping, dusting, mopping
- Strip, wax, buff, disinfect floors with caution and safety signs
- Vacuum, shampoo, deodorize, disinfect carpets
- Wash, wipe, dust, spot clean, disinfect, deodorize walls and ceilings
- Remove dirt, dust, grease, film from surfaces using proper cleaning solutions
- Maintain cleanliness of hallways, stairways, elevators
- Discard waste/trash into containers and reline trash receptacles
- Follow work/cleaning schedules
- Complete resident and community laundry as assigned, iron resident laundry as requested
- Report hazardous conditions or equipment to Maintenance Director or Executive Director
- Remove trash and paper from all areas inside facility
- Maintain assigned work areas free of hazards
- Use protective equipment when handling infectious materials, hazardous waste, chemicals
- Follow proper techniques for mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and cleaning solutions
- Follow policies for use of labels and Material Safety Data Sheets
- Report missing or mislabeled hazardous chemical containers
- Maintain infection control and universal precautions
- Clean bed and resident furniture upon resident transfer or discharge
- Clean and stock cart, secure chemicals and housekeeping cart
- Take mops and cleaning cloths to laundry at shift end
- Attend scheduled in-services
- Work holidays and additional shifts as required
- Support marketing efforts through positive interaction during tours and communications
- Communicate resident condition changes to supervisor immediately
- Display tact and friendliness with residents, families, visitors
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, guests
- Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions
- Support a positive professional image through actions and dress
- Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance or Executive Director
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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