Housekeeper Mercer Hill at Doylestown

LCB Senior Living•Doylestown, PA

1d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring full-time Housekeepers at Mercer Hill at Doylestown. This is a rewarding role working with seniors, offering a career that loves you back. The position requires individuals to conduct all responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner that reflects LCB’s values. Housekeepers are responsible for thoroughly cleaning residents' rooms and common areas, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, polishing, mopping, and disinfecting. They also discard waste, maintain housekeeping carts, and assist with general housekeeping duties. The role involves promoting the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living, and actively participating in growing community occupancy by representing the community positively to potential residents, family members, and professionals.

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.
Discards waste into proper containers and assists with any general housekeeping duties necessary.
Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
Visual and auditory acuity.
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).
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Removing, folding and returning bed linens.
Wash and fold linens.
Cleans and washes windows
Cleans and dusts blinds
General pick-up outside as needed.
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.
Attends required in-service training and orientations.
Fill other positions as needed when someone is out.
Other duties as requested.