Housekeeper

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Housekeeper

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Weekend

Location: Avamere at Port Townsend - 1201 Hancock Street Port Townsend, Washington 98368

We offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! You get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those we care for. If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further! We would love to have you join our Avamere Family!

Employee Perks: Responsibilities: Qualifications:

• Free meals to all employees
• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities
• Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Details

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that residents' rooms and common areas are safe, comfortable and maintained in an attractive manner.

Responsibilities: 

• Clean sinks, showers, toilets and other fixtures.
• Stock soap and paper products in bathrooms.
• Clean and dust surfaces including glass and mirrors. 
• Vacuum carpet, and sweep and mop floors.
• Deep clean resident's rooms and care areas.
• Infection control.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

• Must possess a minimum of a 10th grade education.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must have experience interacting with residents of this nature.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, and uphold procedures to ensure all staff are trained and in compliance with this policy.

Must be able to supply proof of COVID-19 Vaccination.

Facility Information

Tucked near the Quimper Peninsula in a beautiful seaport town in Washington State you’ll find Avamere at Port Townsend. This location features 120 rooms and offers independent and assisted living services. Amenities include 24-hour staff, life enrichment programs, outings to art shows, and an extensive activities calendar.  

Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit. All employees are a vital part of the operation, impacting every resident’s life each day. The staff give so much of themselves to residents. They are like family and are treated as such. Employees are regularly recognized through an employee of the month recognition program. 

Residents are very engaged, participating in many activities, both in the senior community and locally. One resident has even been featured in a local art gallery.  Other residents have organized clothing drives to give back to their local community. Avamere at Port Townsend employees have also organized food drives. 

Avamere at Port Townsend earned the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association. Bronze award recipients describe their mission, characteristics, and key challenges and use these factors together to improve quality care. This award recognizes recipients for developing a foundation to begin a journey of continuous quality improvement. 

Avamere at Port Townsend was named the Best of Jefferson County for assisted living in the Port Townsend area. 2020 marked their second consecutive year earning this remarkable award recognizing quality senior care. 

Get to know more about Avamere at Port Townsend on their blog and on Facebook.