Housekeeper-1

At this time, we are seeking a Housekeeper to join our team!

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center, a Five Star Senior Living community, offers a comprehensive benefits package to team members regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid-Time-Off (PTO) program
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account FSA)

Note: Plan offerings are subject to eligibility wait periods.

The wage range for this position is from $12 - 13 /hour, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs housekeeping duties in the resident apartments and common areas of the community.
• Cleans (dust, dry mop, wet mop, sanitize, scrub) assigned resident apartments and common areas daily according to facility procedures.
• Disposes of trash and waste, other materials in a safe manner.
• Maintains par levels of supplies and assists with ordering of products.
• Washes and folds laundry. Distributes clean linens and towels. Maintains a stocked cleaning cart with needed items.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
• Able to understand and to follow written and verbal directions.
• Understand proper use of community equipment.
• Able effectively to communicate with the staff members and residents through verbal and/or written means.
• Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely through the building and to assist transfer or otherwise move residents of facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (written and oral form) in a care setting with residents, families, staff.
• Must be able to climb, bend, lift, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, reach and carry, stand for extended periods of time and may be required to move furniture.
• Able to respond productively and to handle additional tasks/projects as assigned.
• Ability to detect odors and see spots and spills.
• Ability to move housekeeping cart with cleaning equipment.
• Passion for caring for elderly.