Housekeeper The Residence at Orchard Grove

LCB Senior Living•Shrewsbury, MA

6d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time Housekeeper at The Residence at Orchard Grove in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning residents’ rooms and residence common areas, including bathrooms, kitchens, carpets, windows, and other surfaces. The role also includes handling waste and linens, keeping housekeeping carts orderly, and supporting general housekeeping needs. The associate is expected to perform duties professionally and ethically in keeping with LCB’s values, promote the community’s mission and core values, and interact positively with residents, visitors, coworkers, potential residents, families, and professionals. The position requires frequent physical activity, including lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling carts, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching. The associate must use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials and hazardous chemicals. The job posting lists a wage range of $18.00–$21.00 per hour, based on years of experience.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a clean and neat environment.
Knowledge of cleaning practices and substances.
Ability to identify cleaning needs and safety hazards.
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and carry objects.
Ability to push and pull carts and to walk, sit, and stand continuously.
Ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks require.
Ability to use good body mechanics and safely operate cleaning equipment and handle chemicals.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks while being considerate of residents, visitors, and workers in the area.
Must project a positive attitude toward the service provided.
May be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials and hazardous chemicals.
No certificates or licenses required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous housekeeping experience in a health care or hospitality setting preferred.
Appropriate training and/or background in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
Thoroughly clean bathrooms, including toilets, vanities, sinks, showers, shower seats, and floors.
Clean kitchen areas, wipe counters and surfaces under objects, and mop kitchen floors.
Empty wastebaskets and replace bags; discard waste in proper containers.
Dust, polish, and wipe surfaces, including windowsills, woodwork, and counters.
Clean carpets by vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting as needed.
Clean common areas and common bathrooms daily and as often as needed.
Keep housekeeping carts clean and orderly.
Remove, fold, and return bed linens; wash and fold linens.
Clean and wash windows, and clean and dust blinds.
Perform general outdoor pickup as needed.
Attend required in-service training and orientations.
Fill other positions as needed when someone is out.
Perform other assigned or requested duties.