Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.25 - $16.50
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
State-of-the-art facilities
on-demand pay
Benefits begin after 30 days
Low-cost lunches
Free membership to gym and indoor pool
Shift Differential
Work-life balance
growth opportunities
Competitive wages
Job Description
The Davis Community is a longstanding senior living neighborhood located in Wilmington, North Carolina, with a history spanning over 60 years. Originally established in the early 1960s as a skilled nursing facility, it quickly rose to prominence as the premier healthcare center for senior care in the region. Over the decades, The Davis Community has grown and evolved, expanding the range of services it offers while maintaining a strong reputation for compassionate care, respect, and dignity towards its residents. This dedication to quality senior living has made The Davis Community a pillar in the Wilmington area, known for its supportive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to work every other weekend
- Physical exertion including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling and bending for at least 80% of the time
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 20-50 lbs and push objects up to 150 lbs
- Ability to work in environments with exposure to noise, odors, dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
- Ability to work in a clean, well-lighted environment
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Ability to operate housekeeping and kitchen equipment
- Ability to comply with infection control and safety regulations
- Willingness to receive annual influenza vaccination and TB skin test unless exempted
- Ability to maintain resident confidentiality at all times
Job Qualifications
- No formal education required
- Experience in housekeeping preferred
- Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively
- Familiarity with housekeeping equipment such as vacuums and mops
- Ability to pass Adult Care Home Food Service Orientation
- Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and follow OSHA standards
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to interact tactfully and humanistically with residents and co-workers
Job Duties
- Perform general and thorough housekeeping duties in resident rooms, common areas, pantries, dining rooms and support spaces
- Maintain sanitary, infection-free conditions through cleaning and equipment upkeep
- Vacuum and clean all corridors floors, lobby, emergency exits daily
- Frequently check vacant rooms to keep fresh
- Follow daily cleaning schedule including minimum of 5 rooms per day
- Clean air vents and wash interior windows as scheduled
- Operate and maintain mechanized cleaning equipment like vacuums and carpet cleaners
- Report needed repairs immediately to supervisors
- Dispose of sharps containers following protocols
- Follow infection control procedures related to housekeeping and food service
- Handle cleaning chemicals and solvents properly according to instructions and safety regulations
- Periodically check areas for spills and hazards, especially in resident bathrooms
- Follow procedures for handling, cleaning and disposal of blood or infectious materials
- Maintain resident confidentiality at all times
- Engage with residents to elicit food choices and assist with plating and serving meals
- Clean dining room after meal service
- Attend required trainings and complete in-services
- Occasionally fill in at reception desk
- Perform additional duties assigned by the Director
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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