The Lodge at Historic Lewes Housekeeper - Vantage Point Retirement Living

Description

Housekeeper

The Lodge at Historic is looking to hire the best and the brightest to be a part of our team. When you can choose anywhere to work, we're excited you're considering joining our family.

The Perks of Working with Us

• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits almost immediately
• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Telehealth and pharmacy discount programs regardless of insurance status
• 401k with company match
• Employee assistance program

Interested in learning more? Great

This position is responsible for performing housekeeping and laundry functions throughout the community in order to create a safe, secure, and inviting environment for residents, families and team members.

General Day to Day Responsibilities Will Include...

• Performs cleaning duties according to schedule (daily, weekly, monthly) in assigned areas such as apartment homes, common areas, lounges and offices.
• Sweeps, dusts, dust mops, and wet mops all floors and stairways; spot cleans and vacuums floors, rugs, carpets and runners; rotates runners in hallways and entryways.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes both lavatory, shower and sink fixtures and facilities; stocks dispensers as necessary.
• Dusts, washes, sponge mops, sanitizes and hand shampoos furniture; dusts desk and floor lamp, cleans and polishes glass surfaces, woodwork, walls, and windowsills.
• Scrubs bath and shower room tiles, wood work, window frames and sills.
• Maintains equipment and materials needed to perform work in a clean and orderly condition.
• Collects trash and refuse from work areas and places in designated pick-up areas.
• Collects, cleaning and redistributing the community laundry.
• Maintains the commercial laundry in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Ensures cleaning chemicals are kept stored and locked when not in use.
• Ensures any cords, carts, equipment and other hazards are always kept out of the way not blocking exits and in compliance with fire codes.
• Reports any needed repairs and supply and equipment needs to the Lead Housekeeper.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

The Right Candidate Should Have...

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Other skills required:
  • Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population and ability to interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
  • Ability to respond promptly to resident needs.
  • Supports organization's goals and values.
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities.
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and perform tasks with frequent interruptions.
  • Competent in organizational, time management skills.
  • Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision.

If you want to experience what it's like to work in an environment that rejects punitive leadership, that embraces mistakes as growth opportunities, that thrives on working within a culturally diverse environment, that encourages diverging viewpoints as a way to collaborate towards the best outcome, that has an unreasonable amount of fun, that is steadfastly loyal to our loyal team members, and as a result of all this brings out the best in you on a daily basis, then consider joining us as part of a Vantage Point community. It just so happens we are looking for someone just like you.

Our community's philosophy is our commitment to non-discriminatory practices for our residents, staff, and business partners. Through our cultural awareness, we celebrate the diversity of residents and staff by supporting various celebrations, history, and means of acknowledgement of all cultures we served.