Housekeeper Maple Ridge of Essex

LCB Senior Living•Essex Junction, VT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring Housekeepers at Maple Ridge of Essex. This is a full-time position with a wage band of $19.00 - $22.00 per hour based on years of experience. The role requires appropriate training and/or background in a similar setting, and responsibilities must be conducted in a professional and ethical manner reflecting LCB’s values. The Housekeeper is responsible for properly cleaning residents' rooms and residence common areas, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, polishing, mopping, and disinfecting. They will also discard waste into proper containers and assist with general housekeeping duties as necessary.

Requirements

Must have appropriate training and/or background in a similar setting.
Must be able to properly clean residents' rooms and residence common areas including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, polishing, mopping, disinfecting, etc.
Must discard waste into proper containers and assist with any general housekeeping duties necessary.
Knowledge of cleaning practices and substances is required.
Ability to identify cleaning needs and safety hazards is required.
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 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

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

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community.
Represent and interact positively with potential residents, family members and professionals to grow community occupancy.
Thoroughly clean bathrooms, including toilet, vanity, sink, shower, shower seat and floor with cleaning solution.
Completely clean kitchen areas; wipe counters and under objects, mop kitchen floors.
Empty wastebaskets and replace bags.
Dust and polish all surfaces.
Wipe off all surfaces including windowsills, woodwork and counters.
Clean carpets, including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting.
Clean all common areas and common bathrooms on a daily basis, and as often as needed.
Maintain housekeeping carts in clean, orderly manner.
Remove, fold, and return bed linens.
Wash and fold linens.
Fill other positions as needed when someone is out.
Clean and wash windows.
Clean and dust blinds.
Perform general pick-up outside as needed.
Attend required in-service training and orientations.
Perform any other assigned duties.
Perform other duties as requested.