
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
long term disability
short term disability
403(b) Retirement Plan
Free parking
Use of pool
Fitness Center
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Job Description
Covenant Woods is a distinguished senior living community located in Hanover County, renowned for providing exceptional care and a vibrant environment for its residents. Covenant Woods is part of a well-established organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through compassionate services and supportive amenities. This community offers a blend of independent living, assisted living, and healthcare services, ensuring a continuum of care tailored to meet the unique needs of its residents. The environment at Covenant Woods is designed to be welcoming, safe, and engaging, with a focus on maintaining a clean and comfortable setting throughout all living and communal areas. Employees at Covenant Woods benefit from a positive work environment that emphasizes professional growth, collaboration, and a shared mission to support the wellbeing of seniors.
The role of Full-Time Lead Porter at Covenant Woods is a critical position that contributes directly to the upkeep and cleanliness of the entire community, including cottages, apartments, assisted living areas, and healthcare units. This role demands a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring that all assigned areas meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. As a Lead Porter, the successful candidate will support the Environmental Services Supervisor by overseeing housekeeping and laundry departments, optimizing staff use, and maintaining the physical plant. This position is hands-on, involving daily cleaning tasks as well as operational support such as event setups, waste removal, and floor care.
The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including the ability to work weekends and rotating holidays, as well as the capacity to respond to emergency events and work in varying environmental conditions. The Lead Porter is essential personnel, engaged in activities that ensure a healthy living environment for residents and a smooth operation for the community as a whole. The role offers a competitive compensation package alongside excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plan, and wellness incentives, supporting the overall well-being and professional development of its employees. Covenant Woods values its staff and provides various perks such as free parking, access to fitness facilities, paid time off, and holiday pay, making it a desirable workplace for individuals dedicated to maintaining high standards in environmental services within a senior living community.
The role of Full-Time Lead Porter at Covenant Woods is a critical position that contributes directly to the upkeep and cleanliness of the entire community, including cottages, apartments, assisted living areas, and healthcare units. This role demands a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring that all assigned areas meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. As a Lead Porter, the successful candidate will support the Environmental Services Supervisor by overseeing housekeeping and laundry departments, optimizing staff use, and maintaining the physical plant. This position is hands-on, involving daily cleaning tasks as well as operational support such as event setups, waste removal, and floor care.
The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including the ability to work weekends and rotating holidays, as well as the capacity to respond to emergency events and work in varying environmental conditions. The Lead Porter is essential personnel, engaged in activities that ensure a healthy living environment for residents and a smooth operation for the community as a whole. The role offers a competitive compensation package alongside excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plan, and wellness incentives, supporting the overall well-being and professional development of its employees. Covenant Woods values its staff and provides various perks such as free parking, access to fitness facilities, paid time off, and holiday pay, making it a desirable workplace for individuals dedicated to maintaining high standards in environmental services within a senior living community.
Job Requirements
- Hours will be 40 hours per week with times set by the Associate Director of Environmental Services and can be changed as deemed necessary to carry out work requirements
- This position is an essential personnel position
- Required to work during inclement weather and respond during emergency events
- May work with dust, fumes or odors
- May work inside or outside in hot or cold temperatures and in wet or dry conditions
- May work around loud noise and stand on concrete
- Usually works alone
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years in a lead housekeeping role carrying out housekeeping duties, preferable in a health care setting
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of industry best practices regarding the proper operation of environmental services equipment as obtained via hands-on experience
- Previous floor care and event set up experience a plus
Job Duties
- Assists the Environmental Services Supervisor in maintaining oversight of the Housekeeping and Laundry departments
- Assures optimal use of available staff
- Thoroughly monitors the physical plant to assure a clean and safe environment
- This role involves hands-on work while assisting management and supervisor with various operational tasks
- Performs event set ups, waste removal, floor care, housekeeping and laundry tasks
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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