Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Pay $19.00 - $20.00/hour

Hours 7:00am - 3:30pm

Must have a reliable vehicle

At The Highlands, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join The Highlands, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.

Full-time benefits include:

• • PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay : Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Daily pay : Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.
  • Health/Dental Insurance
  • 401K with employer match : Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.
  • Life Insurance : Company paid life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability : Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work
  • Referral Bonuses : Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
  • Tuition Reimbursement : Invest in your education with our support
  • Employee Assistance Program : Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges

Summary of Duties of the Housekeeper

The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleaning of all common spaces and resident rooms.  The Housekeeper must have the ability to follow proper procedures and practices.  The Housekeeper must have a natural affinity for seniors and a genuine concern for their well-being.  The Housekeeper also must be able to assess changes in residents and communicate the changes to management.

Essential Functions of the Housekeeper

• Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to policies and procedures.
• Dust wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, furniture, and blinds.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets and shampoo, as directed.
• Vacuum and spot clean sofa/chairs.
• Checks for and remove marks from walls.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, refills paper towel, toilet paper, and soap dispensers.
• Always maintains chemicals in properly labeled containers and keeps housekeeping cart stocked; Ensure residents do not have access to chemicals by locking carts and storage rooms.
• Collect and empty trash.
• Follow proper cleaning and infection control techniques.
• Identify special resident problems and report them immediately to supervisor and/or seek assistance from supervisor, when necessary.
• Notify maintenance of items which need attention including burned out light bulbs and safety hazards at a minimum.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action.
• Use wet floor/safety hazard signs when cleaning hard surface floors in public areas.
• Participate in educational programs, staff meetings, and in-services as provided.
• Comply and be held accountable for federal, state, and local regulations.
• Listen to resident and/or family concerns/complaints and report them to supervisor.
• Maintain emotional composure and stay calm in all situations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Must enjoy working in a team environment and willing to support others on the team as requested by supervisor.

Non-Essential Functions of the Housekeeper

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Possess genuine loving and caring attitude for seniors, ability to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• High School or GED equivalent preferred.
• Some experience working in a hospitality setting or a senior community is helpful, but not required.
• Complete all required employment screenings including criminal background check and drug screenings.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds; Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, kneel, push, pull, and twist using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.