Housekeeper - (full-time) - Johnson City, United States - Dominion Senior Living

Description

** Housekeeper - (full-time)**

**Job Category****:** MAINTENANCE **Requisition Number****:** HOUSE001836 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**The Dominion Difference**

**We offer Lucrative and Exciting Benefits:**

Health Insurance, including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Telephone Doctor 24/7

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Time and a Half on Holidays Direct Deposit- Bi-weekly

Chaplain Support Employee Referral Program Resident Referral Program Attendance bonus Sponsored Mission Trips-$1000 allowance and up to a week of paid time off

Marriage Retreat-Weekend Retreat Paid in Full

Professional Counseling-Free and Discounted Sessions Offered Annually

Discounted Gym Memberships/Fitness Products

Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring **Summary of Responsibility:**

The Housekeeper is an important position within the housekeeping team, which maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in all areas of the community including, but not limited to, residents rooms, public restrooms, offices, common areas, and exterior of the community.

**Essential Duties:**

Performs the day-to-day housekeeping functions in accordance with established housekeeping procedures and as assigned by supervision.

Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies; reports all hazardous equipment or conditions and accidents/incidents to the supervisor, no matter how minor they may be.

Develops and maintains effective relationships and two-way communication with residents and resident representatives; observes residents for significant changes and adverse reactions or conditions on an on-going basis and submits information for resident records on an informative and timely basis.

Keeps the Maintenance Director informed regarding any unusual incidents or issues regarding residents, team members, or the community.

Prepares for the shift by reviewing information/reports.

Turns off exterior lights upon beginning the shift and turns on all inside lights and lamps in all public areas, including the library, dining areas, and all sitting rooms.

Cleans the front entrance.

Cleans floors, including sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting.

Cleans carpets, including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.

Cleans and polishes any furnishings in the hallways, stairways, and elevators.

Cleans resident rooms (includes stripping and remaking the bed; vacuuming carpet; mopping, dusting, disinfecting, and sanitizing bathrooms and kitchenettes; and cleaning mirrors and pictures; checking and cleaning vents, overhead lights, baseboards, doors and handles, handrails, and blinds; checking flood drains).

Collects all trash from resident rooms, offices, lounges, and bathrooms daily.

Cleans all common area restrooms and replenishes all restroom supplies.

Cleans walls, windows, handrails, ceiling fans, and overhead lights, air vents, and baseboards by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.; keeps all windows, cabinets, doors, mirrors, smudge-free and clean.

Waters and maintains indoor and outdoor plants.

Assists in setting up the dining room, activity areas, and living rooms, as necessary.

Reports any needed repairs to the Maintenance Director; fill out work order forms and places them in the maintenance box.

Keeps all housekeeping equipment, storage areas, closets, and carts clean and uncluttered throughout and at the end of the shift.

Responds to resident needs when noticed or requested.

Launders community and resident linens as needed.

Keeps the supervisor informed of all supply needs and issues of concern.

Ensures that cleaning schedules are followed.

Turns in all articles found to the supervisor.

Assists the Maintenance Director in keeping within budget by controlling waste.

Assists other departments with programming and activities as needed.

**Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification, Age Requirement:**

High School diploma or equivalent.

Prior similar housekeeping experience is required.

Experience with seniors and especially cognitively impaired seniors (those with Alzheimers or Dementia) is preferred.

Approved criminal background check, physical, drug screen, and TB skin test is required.

Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.

**Application Process:** A review of all applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants must apply electronically through our applicant tracking system via the company careers page. The application should include the submission of a cover letter that highlights the candidate's interest in the role and experience that meets the requirements of the position, an updated resume, and the names, current company name, title, e-mail address, and phone number of three professional references. **We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or executive search firms.**

**EEO Principles** The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity as well as compliance with the law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and to make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other legally protected status or characteristic in the state in which a team member is employed by the Company. This policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment. The Companys personnel policies and actions seek to ensure that no discriminatory practice exists. The Company also makes its recruiting sources aware of this policy and will terminate relationships with any organization that refuses to subscribe to the same principles. By this policy, the Company wishes to ensure that all team members have the opportunity to maximize their contribution to the Company and to their own career goals. The intention behind this policy is to provide equal employment opportunities that will simultaneously serve the requirements of society, the law, sound business practices, and individual dignity. **Qualifications**

**Skills**

**Behaviors**

**Preferred**

**Detail Oriented****:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

**Loyal****:** Shows firm and constant support to a cause

**Team Player****:** Works well as a member of a group

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**Motivations**

**Preferred**

**Self-Starter****:** Inspired to perform without outside help

**Flexibility****:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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**Education**

**Experience**

**Licenses & Certifications**