Housekeeper/PCA
Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person-centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis.
About the role
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, is seeking a Housekeeper/Personal Care Aide to support senior residents by delivering high-quality personal care services while maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy living environment. This role combines hands-on assistance with daily personal care tasks and responsibility for upholding cleanliness standards throughout the facility. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting our residents in a mission-driven senior services environment.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for sanitary conditions and cleanliness of common areas and all tiled floors and bathrooms of the facility according to facility procedures.
- Maintain security over all cleaning supplies, including (but not limited to) chemicals, tools, or utensils.
- Prepare cart as necessary for housekeeping at start and end of shift.
- Alert supervisory staff to any sanitation conditions which may result in changes in a resident’s health status.
- Check with supervisors as necessary to obtain list of daily duties.
- Maintain MSDS for all chemicals used in the facility.
- Inventory all cleaning supplies and order or report to designated person when supplies are needed in a timely manner.
- Assist the residents with their daily living activities, while promoting the residents’ independence and dignity as an individual.
- Perform and document the personal care as outlined in the residents’ plan of care.
- Report any problems, concerns, or incidents regarding a resident to the person in charge immediately.
- Communicate with shift co-workers and oncoming shift personnel.
- Assist with protective oversight and provide assistance in case of an emergency.
- Attend annual in-services and other training as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by needs of the business.
Requirements
- Be able to read, write, and converse in English effectively.
- Able to read and understand cleaning labels.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Have long-term care or related experience.
- Two years of experience in housekeeping preferred.
Skills
- Display proper hand hygiene.
- Must have knowledge of infection control.
- Must have knowledge of safety and fall prevention.
- Willingness to work as a member of a team and take direction from supervisors.
- Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Will frequently interact with people of varying ages; must be able to answer requests by residents or family members in an appropriate manner.
- Be a leader in providing residential care.
- May work very intimately with residents and must be able to do so in a professional, dignified, and appropriate manner.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening, and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits
As a part of the Catholic Charities family, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include:
- Generous parental leave policies.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Group life insurance.
- Permanent health insurance.
- Dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.