Housekeeper - 3RD SHIFT

Full-time, 3rd shift position.

Pay

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule

Rotating weekends and holidays possible.

About the role

To assure that all areas of the Assisted Living Center are maintained in a clean and odor-free condition, creating a safe, pleasant, and homelike environment for our residents. Additionally, ensure all flat laundry (bed linens, towels, face cloths, table linen, napkins, aprons, etc.) is clean, sanitized, properly folded, and stored ready for use. Handle resident personal laundry with care, treating spots and stains, mending, washing, drying, folding, or hanging according to manufacturer’s recommendations, and returning items promptly to the owner.

Responsibilities

• Thorough cleaning of all resident apartments as assigned, including vacuuming, washing windows, dusting, cleaning toilets, showers, sinks, and bathroom floors.
• Empty resident waste baskets, checking for accidental disposal of hearing aids, dentures, eyeglasses, or valuables.
• Clean all common areas as assigned, including dining rooms, beverage areas, lobbies, and community rooms (dusting, vacuuming, washing windows, polishing chrome or brass).
• Dust furniture, lamps, light fixtures, handrails, baseboards, and other surfaces.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms (common and resident apartments), including toilets, sinks, and floors.
• Polish chrome and stainless steel; refill paper towels and toilet tissue; replace soap dispensers when empty or low.
• Inspect furniture for debris, spots, or damage; repair or report issues to supervisor as needed.
• Empty trash and remove it to the dumpster; properly dispose of cardboard, boxes, and recyclables.
• Use safe and proper techniques for handling chemicals and cleaning solutions; follow directions for all cleaning products and equipment.
• Properly store products, tools, supplies, and housekeeping carts.
• Collect soiled laundry from designated points; sort, inspect for spots, stains, or tears, and take appropriate action.
• Launder resident personal items according to label instructions; do not mix resident laundry.
• Fold or hang laundered items according to resident preference; iron as needed and return items promptly.
• Properly use and maintain equipment such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dryers, carpet cleaners, and steam irons.
• Act as a goodwill ambassador for the living center.
• Comply with Life Safety policies and participate in periodic drills.
• Report safety and health hazards to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts.
• Report to work as scheduled.
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect; observe residents for changes in physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral condition and report to the Shift Supervisor.
• Comply with infection control protocols and Resident Rights, including confidentiality.
• Follow guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the living center.

Requirements

• Positive and respectful attitude toward the elderly, including those who may be physically frail or have dementia.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions in English.
• Maturity and ability to handle the demands of the job effectively.
• Experience in healthcare, hotel housekeeping, or laundry preferred but not essential.
• Must pass state-mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to stand, bend, twist, turn, stoop, squat, sit, kneel, pull, push, and walk long distances on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Able to perform physically repetitive work.
• Able to tolerate exposure to cold and hot temperatures.
• Able to work with strong smells and chemicals.
• Able to operate equipment such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dryers, carpet cleaners, steam irons, etc.
• Ability to move furniture and boxes.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions in English.
• Emotional stability to handle resident care needs, including chronic illness, challenging behaviors, dementia-related issues, and the death of residents.