Housekeeper

About the role

General Purpose The Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This position ensures that all areas of the facility are free of obstacles, odors, and debris, contributing to the overall health and comfort of those in our care.

Essential Duties * Clean and maintain public and common areas including lobbies, restrooms, drinking fountains, and floors. * Ensure resident rooms and bathrooms are cleaned and sanitized regularly. * Wipe down handrails to keep them free of dust and debris. * Remove dirt, dust, and food from walls, mirrors, windows, light fixtures, towel bars, and dispensers. * Empty trash cans and replace liners as needed. * Sweep and mop floors throughout the facility. * Follow safety protocols, including using caution signage and storing chemicals securely. * Operate cleaning equipment and use supplies according to manufacturer instructions. * Keep housekeeping carts, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitary. * Report any resident safety concerns immediately to the Director of Housekeeping, Administrator, or Director of Nursing. * Notify the Director of Housekeeping when supplies need replenishment. * Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude. * Manage time effectively and complete tasks efficiently. * Work independently or as part of a team to meet facility standards.

Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisory requirements. Qualification Education and/or Experience * Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or long-term care setting is a plus. * Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines. * Strong attention to detail and cleanliness. * Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Language Skills Ability to read and understand procedure and instruction manuals and directions. Mathematical Skills Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and Division. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Physical Demands * Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching * Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs. * Repetitive motion tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping surfaces * Use of cleaning equipment and supplies throughout the shift * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to needs Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Summary of Benefits

We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, 48 FT or 40 PT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.

Eoe/m/f/vets/disabled

• At Sullivan Park Care Center, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day.
• It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values Excellence, Trust, Accountability, Mutual Respect, and Love, that are at the center of all that we do.
• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.
• Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.

Pay

17.13-20.00 per hour depending on experience and education.