Housekeeping - Gurnee, United States - Gurnee Place Memory Care

Gurnee Place Memory Care

Verified Company

Gurnee, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Title:
Housekeeper

Department:

Operations Location:
Gurnee Place Memory Care

FLSA Status:
Hourly Reports to: Director of Maintenance

Housekeeper

SUMMARY:
Provides a safe and clean living environment for all residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Work schedule Tuesday through Saturday:

Cleans common areas, resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
Maintains the cleanliness of the community including cleaning upholstered furniture, rugs, carpets, fixtures, draperies, furniture, equipment and other items using vacuum cleaners, shampooers, extractors, and dusters. Replaces drapes and soiled linens.
Empties wastebaskets, and transports other waste to disposal areas.
Washes walls, ceiling, woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills.
Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using brooms, mops, powered scrubbers and waxing machines.
Keeps utility and storage rooms wellstocked, clean and in an orderly condition.
Distributes and replenishes supplies such as laundered articles, linens, and bathroom items.
Disinfects and sterilizes equipment and supplies using germicides or steamoperated sterilizers.
Cleans wash basins, commodes, bathtubs, showers, and mirrors on a daily basis.
Inspects all vacant rooms daily to ensure cleanliness and freshness.
Washes resident beds, mattresses, launders and replaces linens, and remakes beds.
Reports any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (leaky faucets, toilets, loose tiles, broken window panes, needed bed repairs, missing nuts and screws, etc.).
Practices safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required._

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Complete 12 hours of continued education courses annually.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as cleaning solution, infection control and laundering directions, safety rules, operating procedures, policies and employee manuals.
Must be fluent in English.

COMPETENCIES:
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Dependability:

- arrives to work prepared (in uniform, on-time, available on-call, etc.); follows instructions, responds to management direction; results-oriented and committed to achieving objectives and tasks as required.
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Ethics -follows through on commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
- **Interpersonal
- **must enjoy working with residents and residents families; ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues.

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Professionalism:

- maintains a professional approach to responsibilities and interactions with staff members, residents, and residents families; approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.

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Teamwork:

- exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

_The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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

Frequently required to stand, bend, stoop, and walk. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds. Occasionally sits.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Types:
Full-time,

Salary:
$ $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff is required to wear masks and follow up to date COVID restriction and policies. All surfaces are sanitized regularly.

Education:

High school or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Cleaning Experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

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Pay:
$ $15.00 per hour

Benefits: