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Housekeeper ~ Senior Living Community ~ Peoria

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

critical illness insurance
401k plan with matching
HSA options
Employee Assistance Programs
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
paid birthday leave
Career development programs
Tuition Reimbursement
free shift meal
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
accident insurance

Job Description

MorningStar Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for older adults. With a deep dedication to enhancing the quality of life for residents, MorningStar Senior Living prides itself on fostering a culture centered around respect, compassion, and servant-leadership. Located in Peoria, the community offers full-time employment opportunities to individuals who share a passion for caring and want to make a meaningful impact by serving seniors in a residential setting.

The position available is for a full-time Housekeeper in the senior living community, offering a competitive hourly wa... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • One year experience in a health care facility preferred
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to work harmoniously with personnel
  • Ability to maintain appearance of housekeeping areas in a safe, clean, and comfortable manner
  • Willingness to follow safety and infection control protocols

Job Qualifications

  • Demonstration of core values including love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness, respect
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • One year experience in a health care facility preferred
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, and visitors
  • Proper use of supplies and maintenance of equipment
  • Ability to maintain housekeeping areas safely and comfortably
  • Ability to work harmoniously with personnel
  • Ability to seek and incorporate new housekeeping methods and principles
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions concerning cleaning compounds and procedures
  • Knowledge of health department standards

Job Duties

  • Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments and established housekeeping procedures
  • Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner
  • Follow established infection control practices when performing housekeeping measures
  • Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies
  • Clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating and cooling units in resident rooms and recreational areas daily
  • Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures
  • Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways
  • Clean floors including sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting
  • Clean carpets through vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting
  • Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing
  • Remove dirt, dust, grease, film from surfaces using proper cleaning and disinfecting solutions
  • Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators
  • Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles
  • Report all hazardous conditions or equipment
  • Assure work areas and equipment are properly stored at all times
  • Maintain adequate inventory of housekeeping supplies
  • Report burned out lights and room-call lights to supervisor
  • Perform terminal cleaning when resident is discharged or transferred
  • Assure cleaning procedure schedules are followed
  • Follow fire-safety policies
  • Assist others in lifting heavy equipment as needed
  • Report accidents or incidents to supervisor
  • Maintain confidentiality of resident-care information
  • Honor the resident's personal property
  • Turn in all found articles to supervisor
  • Attend departmental and staff meetings
  • Keep work areas free of hazardous objects

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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