Housekeeper

WesleyLife • Atlantic, IA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience! As a skilled Housekeeping professional, you will assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical. Coordinate all routine and non-routine housekeeping services with assigned department(s) in resident living and/or communal areas. Assures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner prior to leaving for the day. Performs day-to-day cleaning tasks as assigned and in accordance with cleaning guidelines. May cross-train to Laundry Department as needed. Keeps work areas and housekeeping equipment free of hazardous objects, such as protruding handles, electrical cords, exposed chemicals, sharp objects, food and drinks, etc. Assures that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping duties. Attend departmental and team meetings as directed. Assure that equipment is cleaned, maintained and properly stored at the end of the shift. Maintains appropriate par levels of all cleaning supplies in assigned storeroom. Reports any building deficiencies, such as burned-out lights or damaged property to his/her supervisor by the end of each day. Clean floors include vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, disinfecting, waxing and spot cleaning. Clean walls, ceilings, fixtures, vents and baseboards. Clean bathroom floors, walls, ceilings, sinks, toilets, showers, vents and lights. Clean hallways, stairways, elevators and common rooms. Clean dining room floor, baseboards, fixtures and walls. Deep clean resident rooms as assigned. Remove carts from the floor when on breaks. Follows established fire safety policies and procedures. Maintains regular attendance. Notifies supervisor no later than two hours before shift when unable to report to work. Responsible for finding a replacement when unable to report for work, unless serious illness or special conditions make it impossible. Utilizes work order system for tracking cleaning, repairs and other preventative and housekeeping or maintenance requests and tasks.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions in English, at a level of full understanding of MSDS documents and equipment and supply labels.
• Must be able to maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. in order to always maintain a clean and neat appearance of the facility.
• Must quickly adapt to new methods and practices, incorporating them into existing housekeeping practices.
• Must work cooperatively with other Wesley team members, and interact politely with residents and their families, doing everything to address their needs.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Ability to utilize computer based tablet work order and preventative maintenance system

Nice To Haves

• May cross-train to Laundry Department as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.
• Coordinate all routine and non-routine housekeeping services with assigned department(s) in resident living and/or communal areas.
• Assures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner prior to leaving for the day.
• Performs day-to-day cleaning tasks as assigned and in accordance with cleaning guidelines.
• Keeps work areas and housekeeping equipment free of hazardous objects, such as protruding handles, electrical cords, exposed chemicals, sharp objects, food and drinks, etc.
• Assures that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping duties.
• Attend departmental and team meetings as directed.
• Assure that equipment is cleaned, maintained and properly stored at the end of the shift.
• Maintains appropriate par levels of all cleaning supplies in assigned storeroom.
• Reports any building deficiencies, such as burned-out lights or damaged property to his/her supervisor by the end of each day.
• Clean floors include vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, disinfecting, waxing and spot cleaning.
• Clean walls, ceilings, fixtures, vents and baseboards.
• Clean bathroom floors, walls, ceilings, sinks, toilets, showers, vents and lights.
• Clean hallways, stairways, elevators and common rooms.
• Clean dining room floor, baseboards, fixtures and walls.
• Deep clean resident rooms as assigned.
• Remove carts from the floor when on breaks.
• Follows established fire safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Notifies supervisor no later than two hours before shift when unable to report to work.
• Responsible for finding a replacement when unable to report for work, unless serious illness or special conditions make it impossible.
• Utilizes work order system for tracking cleaning, repairs and other preventative and housekeeping or maintenance requests and tasks.

Benefits

• Pay rate will be based off of years of experience.
• DailyPay Access: Get paid when you need it — instantly access your earnings before payday
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year
• Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global
• Ongoing leadership training and development pathways
• Referral Bonus Program — bring your friends and earn rewards
• Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact
• A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support
• Work-Life Balance
• Benefits available after 30 days

What This Job Offers

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