Housekeeper The Residence at Otter Creek

LCB Senior Living•Middlebury, VT

3d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring Housekeepers with as needed availability at The Residence at Otter Creek. This role is responsible for conducting all responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner that reflects LCB’s values. The Housekeeper must be able to properly clean residents' rooms and residence common areas including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, polishing, mopping, disinfecting, etc. They will also discard waste into proper containers and assist with any general housekeeping duties necessary. The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the basic functions of this position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

Must have appropriate training and/or background in a similar setting.
The ability to maintain a clean and neat environment is required.
Knowledge of cleaning practices and substances is required.
The ability to identify cleaning needs and safety hazards is required.
The ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing is required.
Requires frequent lifting, bending, stretching, kneeling and standing for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) lbs., and be able to carry objects.
Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.
Must use good body mechanics.
Must be able to use cleaning equipment, such as mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, buffers, and chemicals in a safe manner.
Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks with consideration for residents, visitors, and any worker in the area.
Must project a positive attitude towards the service provided.
Associate may be subject to potential exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and to handling hazardous chemicals (either Category 1 or 2).

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Previous housekeeping experience in health care or hospitality setting is preferred.
Possibility for tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community.
As an associate you are expected to have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.
Thoroughly cleaning the bathrooms; toilet, vanity, sink, shower, shower seat and floor with cleaning solution.
Cleans kitchen areas completely; wipes counters and under objects, mops kitchen floors.
Empty wastebaskets and replace bags.
Dusting and polishing all surfaces.
Wipe off all surfaces; windowsills, woodwork and counters.
Cleaning carpets including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, disinfecting, etc.
Cleaning all common areas and common bathrooms on a daily basis, and as often as needed.
Maintains housekeeping carts in clean, orderly manner.
Any other assigned duties.
Attends required in-service training and orientations.
Removing, folding and returning bed linens.
Wash and fold linens.
Fill other positions as needed when someone is out.
Cleans and washes windows
Cleans and dusts blinds
General pick-up outside as needed.
Other duties as requested.