Housekeeper - Part Time

Job Details
Job Location: Bethesda Gardens Thornton - Thornton, CO
Position Type:    Part Time
Education Level:    High School
Salary Range:    $ $17.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage:    None
Job Category:    Facilities

Description

We're looking for a Part-Time Housekeeper to join our team and help keep our senior living community safe, clean, and welcoming. This role makes a big difference in the daily comfort of our residents and creates a great first impression for visitors. The schedule is day and evening, as well as weekend coverage. If you enjoy keeping things tidy and take pride in your work, we'd love to hear from you

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)
• Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)
• Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company matching 403(b) Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal, Sick and Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Program
• Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Wages on Demand

These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status. To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cleans and sanitizes residents' apartments and common areas by removing trash, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing baths and toilets, headboard and footboard care, and cleaning glass following community policies and procedures.
• Replaces and restocks toilet tissue, paper towels and facial tissue.
• Deep cleans apartments and common areas as assigned following community policies and procedures.
• Shampoos carpets and furniture, washes windows and screens as assigned.
• Responds to residents' cleaning needs in a positive, timely and respectful manner.
• Prepares apartment for move-in by ensuring it is clean and welcoming. Follows checklists to ensure all tasks are completed.
• Cleans up after accidents in a timely, efficient manner while maintaining the dignity of the resident.
• Maintains equipment and supplies in clean, working order.
• Is aware of and reports to the Director any safety concerns, repairs needed, or problem areas as soon as they are recognized.
• Follows all infection control and safety procedures associated with job duties as described in departmental policies.
• Maintains cleaning cart by ensuring it is orderly and stocked appropriately. Observes rules of storing and keeping supplies a safe distance from residents and others.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents' rights.
• Maintains a professional appearance by wearing a clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
• Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.
• Informs supervisor of supplies that are running low so stock can be replenished in a timely manner.
• Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents' / guests' requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required. 

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must possess interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, families, visitors, and staff in a way that ensures the safety and security of the residents.
• Must have knowledge of housekeeping procedures and practices.
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
• Must be able to read and understand directions on cleaning solutions and equipment to avoid risks.
• Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
• Must have compassion and genuinely care for the elderly.
• Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the Bethesda Senior Living Communities Mission Statement.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in housekeeping in a health care or hospitality service preferred.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Environment includes residents who may have memory problems, incontinence, and need assistance with ambulation. Position may require some strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently.

Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. 

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