Housekeeper Full Time Days

About the role

The Housekeeper is responsible to clean in assigned areas according to schedule and departmental policies and procedures. The housekeeper will also keep the equipment assigned to them in clean and proper operating condition.

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week. Schedule is 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Clean in assigned areas (Independent Living apartments, villas or cottages, Healthcare households and neighborhoods, Assisted Living households and neighborhoods, Memory Support households and neighborhoods, or other areas as determined by supervisor).
• Handle trash, soiled linen, and clean linen.
• Prepare work cart and obtain necessary daily supplies from stock clerk; account for supply usage.
• Follow instructions on use of cleaning chemicals, including dilution and application; know where Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are located and refer to SDS as necessary or when instructed for safety precautions or PPE needed.
• Attend all departmental training and in-service sessions.
• Maintain assigned equipment and report repair needs to the supervisor.
• Report any unsafe work conditions to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year or more of related experience required.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of general housekeeping duties.
• Knowledge and understanding of housekeeping approaches and tools.
• Knowledge of laundry and procedures.
• Ability to use and maintain cleaning and laundry supplies and tools.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to see and smell odors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 30 lbs. unaided and push 50 lbs.
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, long periods of standing.
• Outside and inside work making daily rounds throughout the community plus respond to problems and emergencies.
• Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required; some weekends and nights may be scheduled.
• Exposure to the sights, sounds and odors of a typical healthcare environment including persons with dementia.

Benefits

• Double time when working designated holidays.
• Holiday pay for non-exempt team members.
• PTO with a cash-out option available.
• 8 federal holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth.
• One paid personal day per year.
• Free parking available.
• 6% retirement matching in 403(b).
• PayActiv – cash advance on your paycheck available.
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EAP.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance options available for individuals or families.
• Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy.
• Short-term disability insurance available.
• Immunizations available.
• Tuition assistance program available.
• Team member referral bonus available.