Housekeeper

Masonicare Corp • Wallingford, CT

12d • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a housekeeper position in a senior living community which includes both independent and assisted living.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions as to area and specific work assignment; assemble necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for transporting to the designated area.
• Cleaning of common areas and resident’s homes; dusting of furnishings, woodwork, sills, doors, etc.
• Washing of walls and windows, dry mopping and wet mopping of floors; vacuuming of floors and carpets; stripping and remaking of unoccupied beds.
• Use of stepladders and the operations of mechanical vacuums.
• Detect and report defective equipment, faulty operations or questionable matters to proper supervision.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain surveillance of housekeeping cart when in resident access areas due to potentially dangerous cleaning fluids.
• Follow prescribed and standard safety and infection control procedures.
• Interacts with adult and older residents in a respectful and reassuring manner in resolution of complaints and/or concerns.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult and older adult residents/patients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, need, abilities and physical condition.
• Interacts with staff in a positive and effective manner, performing duties as part of a team.
• Attend departmental meetings and appropriate inservice education programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED