Housekeeper Full Time

Company: Charter Senior Living of Vernon Hills
Location: Vernon Hills
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Housekeeper Why Charter Senior Living?
"I believe in the Charter Mission. To Enhance the Human Spirit. I do this every day as I help care for our residents. They may need extra help throughout the day, but I know during these times that I am enhancing their spirit. I feel honored to make such a difference in someone's life!
Offering Health Insurance for Full Time Associates
Charter Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Perfect Attendance bonus offered monthly- Earn an extra $100 per month (after taxes).
• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus -Charter Senior Living Associate Your potential is unlimited. As a small boutique company, we are committed to helping each of our Associates have more than just a "job". We want each of our associates to feel like they have a career and an opportunity to grow. Learn more about Charter and how you can become part of an organization that is committed to the future of their Associates. POSITION SUMMARY The housekeeper is responsible for the delivery of housekeeping services to each resident in the community. You must coordinate and communicate with all housekeeping and other team members in maintaining a holistic perspective of service for each resident. Also, actively engage yourself in supporting, introducing and implementing activities that maximize each resident's identity, abilities, and interests. Assume cleaning responsibilities for all residences and common areas on a scheduled basis. Keep all areas of the community clean, neat, attractive and safe for residents, guests and team members at all times. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Resident Apartments
  • Weekly
    • Change Bed Linen (linen delivery)
    • Dust Furniture
    • Vacuum
    • Empty Wastebaskets
    • Clean and Sanitize Bathroom and Kitchenette:
      • Clean toilet bowl, sinks and counters
      • Tub and shower doors
      • Mirror(s)
      • Mop floor
      • Clean towels, washcloths, and bath mat
      • Extra supply of toilet tissue
        • Monthly
          • Defrost Freezer, if Applicable
          • Clean inside windows
          • Sweep down cobwebs
          • A/C filter cleaning
          • Review apartments for repairs and maintenance need and then report to Environmental Services Director or Executive Director
          • Common Areas - including lobbies, halls, stairs, elevators, landing areas, activity and/or game room, television room, dining room, model units, public bathrooms, guestrooms, etc. (not including the kitchen)
            • Daily - areas as specified by community Executive Director
              • Dust Furniture
              • Vacuum
              • Wash Windows
              • Daily - public restroom - to be cleaned and sanitized as described above in the resident bathroom
              • Weekly - areas specified by Community Executive Director
              • Thorough cleaning of vacant apartments and readying them for occupancy (vacant apartments should also be cleaned on the regular weekly schedule).
              • Laundry of linens including sorting, washing, folding and delivery.
              • Maintain a housekeeping cart in a clean and orderly manner.
              • Keeping a linen and cleaning supplies inventory. Notifying community Housekeeping Services Coordinator or Environmental Services Director when items will need to be ordered (giving supervisor at least a two week order time).
              • Monitoring and notifying the Housekeeping Services Coordinator or Environmental Services Director of maintenance problems.
              • Maintaining Resident Rights to the best of your ability and assisting them in the use of laundry machines, etc.
              • Comply with all government laws, regulations and all company policies regarding the cleaning and sanitizing of the facility.
              • Follow safe guidelines for the use of specific chemicals, must be familiar with emergency procedures if chemicals are misused.
              • Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill and genuine interest in the resident's unique needs. Conduct yourself and your business at all times so as not to detract from or reflect adversely on the reputation of the property. Handle all resident concerns and complaints with finesse and in a caring, polite and professional manner.
              • Perform other duties that may be set by the corporation or specified by the Executive Director, Housekeeping Services Coordinator, or Environmental Services Director; completing all assigned duties which may change from time to time according to resident needs, staffing levels, and working circumstances. UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
                • Exposure to blood/body fluid likely. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
                  • Be able to safely lift 50 pounds independently and more with assistance. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, moving of equipment, climbing, bending, and stooping. Requires visual acuity and the ability to interpret requests from residents and staff. Able to climb stairs and ladders. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
                    • Routinely performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner. Able to follow instructions, accept constructive criticism, work harmoniously with others, work varied shifts, able to work with ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset residents. Must be familiar with cleaning supplies and/or chemicals and their uses. Must be clean, tidy and appropriately dressed. Knowledge of professional cleaning equipment and supplies. Must know how to use common house cleaning devices; brooms, mops, floor waxers, and polishers. JB.0.00.LN

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