Housekeeper - Full Time

Join Our Dynamic Team!

Come join our dynamic team! Are you looking for a way to advance your career? Are you motivated by making a difference in the lives of the people you serve? Do you value quality relationships, excellent customer service, and integrity? If so, we want to meet you! La Posada is looking for a full-time Housekeeper to join our dynamic Environmental Services department.

Why is La Posada the right place to expand your career?

• Excellent work/life balance
• Guaranteed 32 hours a week
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Excellent health insurance
• Mileage incentive program if you live over 15 miles away
• Beautiful campus with free on-site fitness center
• Discount at Los Niños del Valle pre-school

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and specialized cleaning to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment that meets La Posada's defined standards in any assigned areas of responsibility which may include, but not be limited to residences, healthcare buildings guest rooms, dining rooms, meeting rooms, nurses' stations, clinical areas, offices, restrooms, lobbies, corridors, elevators, and stairways.
• Takes appropriate and approved actions to correct areas of responsibility when it is determined the area is not up to defined standards. All cleaning must meet health and La Posada defined standards.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and disinfects surfaces utilizing La Posada approved and provided cleaning agents and materials and following the defined standard procedures.
• Empties wastebaskets, cleans and re-lines receptacles with new liner and transports trash and waste to designated disposal areas.
• Dusts, wipes, and polishes as needed or requested: furniture, decorative items, and all surface areas as assigned, to include high dusting and dusting of window blinds and window sills.
• Cleans and polishes glass, windows, mirrors, and other assigned items.
• Make beds according to standard procedure when included in assigned areas.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of La Posada and its Environmental Services Department.
• Sweeps, mops, and/or scrubs floors using brooms, mops, or powered vacuum machines.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners.
• Washes windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxes and polishes as necessary or instructed.
• Utilizes only La Posada approved and provided cleaning agents, chemicals, equipment, and supplies according to approved procedures.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to provide excellent customer service to residents, clients, staff, and the public.

Other Duties

• Moves and arranges furniture in an orderly fashion as needed.
• Removes/re-hangs cubicle curtains (if included as a procedure in your area).
• Participates in product evaluation.
• Participates in other duties, as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time, which you are qualified for and can reasonably be expected to complete with minimal orientation.
• Replenishes supplies (when applicable).
• Keeps Environmental Services closets and housekeeping carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Maintains age-specific safety precautions including: Elderly – No small or sharp objects or tools that may injure residents or visitors will be left out. Cleaning carts will not be left unattended. Keeps hallways and pathways clear of debris, cleaning equipment, and tools. Environmental Service closets will remain locked at all times.
• Participates in additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor, aligned with qualifications and can be reasonably expected to be completed with minimal orientation.

Competencies

• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Professional and Courteous Communication - Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with residents, guests, and family members.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Safety Awareness - Follows all Infection Control practices, including handwashing techniques, standard precautions, isolation precautions, and safety precautions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

Skills and Abilities

Experience: 1 plus years of experience preferred in assisting with activities with participants of varying cognitive abilities.

Other Requirements: Must successfully complete the required training program within the defined probationary period. Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Basic math skills required. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers, then you may be the candidate we're looking for! Apply today to start your new adventure!