Housekeeper

Grace Management • Sterling Heights, MI

13d

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans common spaces and resident rooms while following established procedures and infection-control practices. The role requires a genuine concern for seniors, the ability to work courteously with residents and staff, and the ability to notice and communicate changes in residents or safety concerns to management. Housekeepers work as part of a team and may support resident activities or assist with resident-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to follow proper procedures and practices.
• Genuine caring attitude toward seniors and ability to relate to residents and staff courteously and diplomatically.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Complete required employment screenings, including a criminal background check and drug screenings.
• Ability to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, kneel, push, pull, and twist using good body mechanics for sustained periods.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Some experience in a hospitality setting or senior community is helpful, but not required.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and willingness to support other team members.

Responsibilities

• Clean common spaces and resident rooms according to established performance standards, policies, and procedures.
• Dust wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, furniture, and blinds; vacuum and spot-clean carpets and upholstered furniture; and shampoo carpets as directed.
• Check walls for marks and remove them; clean and sanitize bathrooms; and refill paper towel, toilet paper, and soap dispensers.
• Keep chemicals in properly labeled containers, stock housekeeping carts, and lock carts and storage rooms to prevent resident access to chemicals.
• Collect and empty trash and use proper cleaning and infection-control techniques.
• Identify resident concerns or changes and promptly report them to a supervisor or seek assistance when necessary.
• Notify maintenance about items needing attention, including burned-out light bulbs and safety hazards.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action; use wet-floor or safety-hazard signs when cleaning hard-surface floors in public areas.
• Listen to resident or family concerns and complaints and report them to a supervisor.
• Maintain emotional composure and remain calm in all situations.
• Participate in educational programs, staff meetings, in-service training, associate meetings, and other functions as requested.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support and participate in resident-centered activity programs, projects, or committees as assigned.
• Assist with a variety of resident-related tasks as assigned.
• Work with hazardous chemicals and support other team members as requested by a supervisor.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits include paid time off and holiday pay, daily pay, health and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED