Housekeeping - Housekeeper

Housekeeper

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PROPERTY: Daylesford Crossing

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Building Engineer

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of resident apartments and community areas. These activities will fulfill the SageLife Mission and demonstrate the We Care Values and the Sage Associate Promise.

OUR WE CARE VALUES

• Work as a Team
• Exceptional Service Always
• Commitment to the Sage Community
• Anticipate Residents' Needs
• Respect for Residents, their Families and Each Other
• Exercise Common Sense

SAGE ASSOCIATE PROMISE

• Live the Values
• Be Welcoming
• Be Helpful
• Be Conscientious
• Be Accountable
• Be Open
• Take Pride in My Work & Myself

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

1. Practice The Sage Way and Live the Values – Commit to and demonstrate the We Care Values & Sage Promises

• Work as a Team – Willingly cooperates, assists others and works collaboratively. Receives feedback and training with an open mind and willingness to improve performance.
• Exceptional Service Always – Consistently provides excellent service to all residents and colleagues. Demonstrates the "culture of yes" in words and actions. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Commitment to the Sage Community – Understands SageLife's mission and lives the "We Care" core values. Does whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Anticipate Residents' Needs – Ensures that Residents' needs are met in a timely manner by proactively responding to care and service requests. Be conscientious – take initiative to identify and communicate issues.
• Respect for Residents, their Families and Each Other – Ensures all interactions with Residents, Family Members, Guests and Colleagues are in a welcoming, caring and non-judgmental manner. Demonstrates fairness, empathy, and compassion in actions and communications with others.
• Exercise Common Sense – Makes decisions based on SageLife Core Values, within scope of job responsibility and what is best for residents. Takes responsibility for words and actions and takes pride in one's work and oneself. Demonstrates commitment to excellence, safety and cleanliness.

• Clean resident apartments, bathrooms, common areas, and employee offices as assigned.
• Operate laundry facilities as needed.
• Assist other departments in general cleaning in support of resident events and activities.
• Keep current with all state and facility required annual training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High school or GED equivalent.
• Experience: One year of experience as a housekeeper.
• Skills: Familiar with use of vacuums, mops, cleaning chemicals and supplies. Must be able to speak, read, and understand English at a 12th grade level or higher.
• Licensures and Certifications: Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and exert 50 pounds of force.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and stoop as needed.
• Able to walk up/down 4 flights of stairs.
• Equipment Used: Standard cleaning equipment and agents.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.