Housekeeping Associate

Location 200 Leeder Hill Dr,Hamden, CT, 06517,United States Job Category Health Care Employee Type FT 40 Hr Employee Contact information Name Lin Browne Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description 40 hours 9am-5pm Monday-Friday Whitney Center is a Life Plan Community providing excellence in senior living. With values deeply rooted in Community, Respect, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork. We are looking for a candidate that can embrace this mission and these values to ensure the comfort and well being of the residents by ensuring a positive customer experience in relation to cleaning apartments, health center rooms and common areas of the community. The right candidate for this position will create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and a positive image throughout the community. This person is someone who treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values and mission statement, respects diversity; while assisting our residents to ensure they have the best service possible and providing a safe and clean environment. Benefits Long Term/Short Term Disability Life Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Free On Campus Parking If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about the well being of those we serve is important to you, then we would like to meet with you. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding services we provide. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements Responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe health care environment by daily cleaning of resident rooms, isolation rooms, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, common areas and other areas assigned Daily tasks includes, removal of trash, disinfecting all surfaces, floor care maintenance, removal of spots on walls, cleaning of mirrors, high touch areas, dusting, sanitizing and cleaning restrooms including sinks, floors and mirrors. clean and sanitize common area furniture Clean all countertops, windowsills, beside tables, furniture, bed, floor edges and corners to prevent build-up Transports garbage to designated area and disposes non-infections waste appropriately and cautious manner Handle requests as they arise; i.e., extra trash removal, cleaning carpet spots, or assisting residents with special needs such as mattress flipping or moving furniture. Must be very thorough with cleaning practices and adhere to infection control practices to ensure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times Responsible for the safe and proper mixing and use of cleaning solutions and adheres to all safety precautions Maintain and stock inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring clean, sanitized cleaning carts Keep the Supervisor and/or other departments aware of potential problems with the environment or residents that need attention, including safety and security issues Maintain a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout designated areas Use PPE as required and follows Whitney Center and departmental safety plan. Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards, procedures and complying with security regulations Solid Work ethic and promote customer service and continuous quality improvement. Represents Whitney Center in a positive and pleasant manner, tactful and courteous and cooperative with supervisor and team members Follow infection control policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is maintained at all times Cross-train to assist department in patient rooms, offices, floor care services, facilities maintenance, laundry areas, and all other areas as needed Summary High school diploma and minimum one year of experience in housekeeping required Experience providing cleaning services in healthcare, hospital, hospitality or similar industry preferred Basic computer skills and use of a company tablet are required Ability to work in a fast paced environment Must have excellent customer service skills Condition of Employment Successful completion of mandatory Pre-Employment Medical Clearance: Drug Screen, Tuberculosis Test, and Physical #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future