Housekeeper - Senior Living

Housekeeper Position at Sunrise of Newtown Square

The Housekeeper is responsible for performing housekeeping and laundry functions in order to create a safe, secure, and inviting environment for residents, families, and team members while meeting and exceeding Sunrise quality service standards.

Essential duties include:

• Perform general housekeeping duties in resident suites, public areas, and support areas as assigned while meeting or exceeding Sunrise's quality standards.
• Perform cleaning duties according to schedule in assigned areas such as resident suites, bathrooms, common areas and offices:
  • Sweep, dust, dust mop, and wet mop all flooring; spot clean and vacuum floors, rugs, carpets, and runners
  • Clean, sanitize, and polish lavatory, shower, and sink fixtures
  • Dust, wash, sponge mop, sanitize and hand shampoo furniture, dust desk and floor lamps, and clean and polish glass surfaces, woodwork, walls, and windowsills
• Knock on resident's doors before entering and respect their privacy during the cleaning process.
• Knock on public restroom doors before entering and wait for a response before beginning the cleaning process.
• Maintain equipment and supplies needed to perform work in a clean and orderly condition.
• Transport supplies, to include clean and soiled linen, to the appropriate storage and collection areas.
• Collect trash and remove and for maintaining trash receptacles and collection areas in a clean and sanitary manner.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Collect, clean, and redistribute the community laundry.
• Sort, wash, and dry linens properly following approved laundry procedures.
• Fold, count, and stack linens following approved laundry procedures.
• Inspect linens routinely for wear and tear, identify worn and torn linens, and follow the community's Standard Operating Procedure for damaged linens.
• Maintain the commercial laundry in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.

Resident care duties include:

• Assist Care Managers and Department Coordinators with resident care when requested.
• Practice positive resident relations following our Sunrise Shared Values; respond to resident requests and direct resident feedback and requests to immediate supervisor and or Care Manager.
• Review, read, notate, and initial Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident's physical and behavioral changes.

Safety and risk management duties include:

• Ensure cleaning chemicals are kept stored and locked when not in use.
• Ensure any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way, not blocking exits and in compliance with fire codes.
• Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
• Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Maintain equipment and supplies to avoid waste and damage to areas and equipment and to prevent accidents.
• Comply with all infection control techniques, placement of bio-hazard containers and removal techniques, procedures, and policies.

Training and contributing to team success includes:

• Participate as a member of a team and commit to working toward team goals.
• Demonstrate in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo.
• Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
• Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
• Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor/Department Coordinator.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core competencies include:

• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following all community procedures and guidelines, having the ability to follow through on assigned tasks and demonstrating initiative
• Ability to perform tasks with frequent interruptions

Experience and qualifications include:

• High School diploma / GED preferred
• Able to provide housekeeping and laundry services in a resident centered environment, which meet or exceed Sunrise's quality standards
• Desire to work with seniors
• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must review and sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance

About Sunrise:

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

Pre-employment requirements include:

• Employment with Sunrise is contingent upon completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana) and Tuberculosis Test, and a physical evaluation and a background check where required. Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination may be required if mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

Compensation is based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).