Housekeeping

Illuminus • Watertown, WI

7d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Marquardt, an Illuminus Community, is hiring a Housekeeper to maintain the cleanliness and servicing of assigned areas, including resident rooms, apartments, common areas, and employee work areas. The role involves applying safety procedures and precautions in a healthcare and senior living setting, including when handling and disposing of materials, and working with the department to keep the facility clean and safe for residents, visitors, and staff. The position is accountable to the Environmental Services Supervisor.

The Marquardt is a senior living community in Watertown, Wisconsin, offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and independent living options. It is located on a 52-acre campus and was established in 1969. The community is managed by Illuminus, a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school degree or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with all individuals.
• Promote a positive image of the entity in the community in alignment with its mission, vision, and values.
• Provide on-call services as assigned.
• Perform cleaning tasks in assigned areas of skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living, including disinfecting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, removing garbage or hazardous waste, cleaning furniture, windows, stairs, doors, and bathrooms, and removing soiled linens.
• Cross-train to work in all areas of the community.
• Perform periodic cleaning tasks such as wall washing and washing draperies or curtains, vents, and blinds.
• Clean unexpected accidents and spills, including blood and body waste.
• Operate floor-cleaning machines, buffers, wet/dry vacuums, and related equipment.
• Be aware of Material Safety Data Sheets information for Housekeeping areas.
• Know applicable safety codes, including fire, tornado, and disaster procedures.
• Use knowledge of chemicals, disinfectants, equipment, supplies, and their appropriate uses in all areas of the hospital and clinics.
• Use personal protective equipment when handling blood and body fluids, following standard universal precautions.
• Read and adhere to the resident rights agreement and immediately report any violations.
• Perform only tasks for which trained and do not operate equipment without proper instruction.
• Maintain a calm, composed attitude when dealing with difficult residents and families.
• Maintain good attendance and take breaks only as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with all disciplines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free Direct Primary Care for employees enrolled in the health plan, with no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to a provider.
• Low-cost health insurance through a self-funded health plan.
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 contributed, up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED