Housekeeper

MBK Senior Living•Clearfield, UT

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and sanitizes residents’ apartments, public areas, offices, and work areas in accordance with community and company guidelines. The role supports a safe, comfortable, and inviting community for residents, staff, and guests by maintaining high cleanliness standards and providing courteous, resident-centered service. The Housekeeper takes direction from the Executive Director, Maintenance Director, Director of Housekeeping, Lead Housekeeper, or designee. The posting states three shifts per week, two of which are laundry shifts. Duties include cleaning surfaces, fixtures, windows, floors, and carpets; dusting and straightening furniture; following cleaning schedules; managing waste; and using and storing cleaning equipment, chemicals, and other supplies safely. The Housekeeper performs scheduled or needed laundry services, engages residents warmly, responds courteously to simple requests, and promptly reports resident needs, safety or sanitation concerns, and repair needs. The role also requires compliance with applicable regulations and company policies, teamwork, and other duties as assigned. The work involves exposure to unpleasant odors, blood or bodily fluids, potentially hazardous waste or infectious diseases, and residents who may be ill, confused, or having difficult days. Physical duties include prolonged standing and frequent walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, overhead reaching, and repetitive motion; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; pushing up to 250 pounds; moving cleaning supplies and carts; and assisting with resident transfers in routine and emergency situations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Complete required background clearances and health screening, and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment; the test must be from within the last 6 months.
Demonstrate compassion for older adults and the ability to interact effectively with people of different ages, backgrounds, and physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being levels.
Be able to provide high-quality housekeeping in a resident-centered environment, including with exposure to unpleasant odors, blood or bodily fluids, potentially hazardous waste or infectious diseases, and residents who may be ill or confused.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and spoken directions.
Deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, and guests.
Have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Present a positive and professional image.
Be able to use standard cleaning equipment and supplies.
Be mobile and able to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing; frequent walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, overhead reaching, and repetitive motion; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; and pushing up to 250 pounds as necessary.
Be able to move intermittently throughout the workday, within the community and between neighborhoods.
Be able to frequently push and pull cleaning supplies and carts.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Prior housekeeping or cleaning experience in a similar role is preferred; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior housekeeping or cleaning experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize resident apartments, common areas, offices, and other work areas, including surfaces, fixtures, windows, floors, and carpets.
Dust, fluff, and straighten furniture in indoor and outdoor public areas.
Follow established work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Post and remove caution and safety signs as appropriate when performing tasks that may create safety risks.
Monitor and remove trash and waste from inside and outside community areas and place it in designated locations.
Follow safety procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment when handling chemicals or hazardous waste.
Securely store housekeeping supplies, carts, chemicals, equipment, and hazardous materials so they are inaccessible to residents and guests.
Follow procedures for chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets, and for safe storage, use, handling, mixing, and disposal of chemicals, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials or waste.
Store equipment and tools promptly after completing tasks and keep work areas attractive, safe, and free of hazards.
Present a positive, professional image and assist with community marketing in accordance with company policies and values.
Greet and engage residents warmly and courteously respond to simple requests.
Promptly report resident needs, concerns, repair requirements, and health, safety, or sanitation concerns to the appropriate department or supervisor.
Perform laundry services for residents as scheduled or needed, in a timely and organized manner.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.
Communicate openly and encourage teamwork with coworkers and other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the designated leaders or supervisor.
Assist with the physical movement of residents during routine transfers and in emergency situations.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4% for all team members.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
Financial and legal services.
Educational loan assistance and scholarships.
Team member discount programs.
Resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness.
Free meal per shift.
For full-time team members: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
For full-time team members: multiple medical plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions.
For full-time team members: healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
For full-time team members: commuter benefits.
For full-time team members: company-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
For full-time team members: disability benefits, where applicable and subject to state-specific programs and eligibility requirements.
For full-time team members: voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group trainings.
Competitive salaries.