Housekeeper (Assisted Living)

About the role

The purpose of this position is to maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with state regulations and community policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and safe environment by following the cleaning schedule (daily, weekly, monthly) of resident rooms, common areas and offices.
• Straights or rearranges furniture when needed or requested.
• Inspects furniture for wear and defects; completes maintenance requests for needed repairs.
• Empties and relines waste baskets.
• Keeps designated smoking area cigarette receptacles clean.
• Replenishes soap dispensers and bathroom tissue.
• Cleans room after resident is discharged.
• Checks rooms of resident who are moving in to insure that the room is ready.
• Honors resident’s rights especially, related to privacy and confidentiality.
• Reports unsafe situations immediately (frayed electrical cord, broken chair, torn rug, etc.).
• Keeps cleaning chemicals within view while performing tasks; keeps chemicals locked up when not in use.
• Keeps janitor closets locked at all times.
• Uses safety equipment when indicated (i.e., gloves / goggles when cleaning up body fluids).
• Performs any other duties as requested by Supervisory personnel to assist and assure the safe, effective functioning of the facility.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate with residents and others in the English language.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. without mechanical assistance.
• Ability to visually observe resident.
• Ability to audibly hear emergency call systems, verbal needs expressed by residents.
• Ability to turn, stoop, bend and stretch in order to perform work.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to manipulate equipment (mop bucket, paper towel and soap dispensers, etc.).
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies, e.g. evacuation of residents and visitors in the event of fire.
• Ability to push the housekeeping cart down the hall unassisted.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Experience In Institutional Housekeeping Preferred.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Physical stamina
• Attention to detail
• Emergency response capability

Benefits

• 403B with Employer Match
• Robust Employee Assistant Program
• Staff Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

The pay range for this opportunity is $16.00 - $16.30 per hour.

Schedule

This position is available for weekend work only.