Housekeeper - PT

MBK Senior Living•Thousand Oaks, CA

2d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and sanitizes residents’ apartments, public areas, offices, and work areas in accordance with community and company guidelines, policies, and procedures. The role helps maintain a safe, comfortable, and inviting community by providing high-quality housekeeping and customer service. The Housekeeper takes direction from the Executive Director, Maintenance Director, Director of Housekeeping, Lead Housekeeper, or designee. The position is part-time and scheduled Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $18.00–$19.00 per hour. Duties include cleaning and maintaining surfaces, fixtures, windows, floors, carpets, furniture, and common areas; managing waste; using and securing cleaning supplies and chemicals safely; performing scheduled or needed laundry services; and responding courteously to residents’ simple requests. The Housekeeper reports observed resident needs, concerns, repair requirements, and health, safety, or sanitation issues to the appropriate department or supervisor. The role requires working in a resident-centered senior living environment and complying with applicable regulations and company policies. The work may involve exposure to unpleasant odors, blood, bodily fluids, hazardous waste, infectious diseases, and residents who may be ill or confused. Physical duties include prolonged standing, frequent walking and other movement, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing up to 250 pounds as necessary, and assisting with resident movement during routine transfers or emergencies. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must complete required background clearances and health screening and provide negative TB test results within seven days of employment; the test must be from within the previous six months.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and follow written and spoken directions.
Must interact compassionately with older adults and effectively with people of different ages, backgrounds, and physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being levels.
Must be able to provide high-quality housekeeping in a resident-centered environment that may involve unpleasant odors, blood, bodily fluids, hazardous waste, infectious diseases, and residents who may be ill or confused.
Must deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, and guests.
Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills and present a positive, professional image.
Must be able to use standard cleaning equipment and supplies.
Must be mobile and able to perform the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and frequent walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, overhead reaching, and repetitive motion.
Must be able to move throughout the workday in the community and between neighborhoods.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds as necessary, and frequently push and pull cleaning supplies and carts.
Must be able to assist with the physical movement of residents during routine transfers and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior housekeeping or cleaning experience in a similar role preferred; on-the-job training is available for candidates with the right attitude and desire.

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, and follow established work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Post appropriate caution and safety signs before tasks that may create safety risks and remove them when the tasks are complete.
Monitor and remove trash and waste from community areas and take it to designated disposal areas.
Follow safety standards and procedures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
Securely store housekeeping supplies and carts, and lock away chemicals and hazardous materials so residents and guests cannot access them.
Follow policies for labels and Safety Data Sheets, and for the safe storage, use, handling, mixing, and disposal of chemicals, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials or waste.
Store equipment and tools promptly after tasks and keep work areas attractive, safe, and free of hazards.
Display a positive, professional image and greet and engage residents warmly and courteously.
Respond courteously to simple resident requests and promptly report resident needs, concerns, or repair requirements 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 concerning the department.
Promptly report health, safety, and sanitation concerns to a supervisor.
Promote teamwork through open communication with coworkers and other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Executive Director, Maintenance Director, Director of Housekeeping, Lead Housekeeper, or supervisor.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%.
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.
Competitive salaries.
Leadership development, live in-person training, virtual training, and individual and group training.
Full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; medical plan options including an HSA-eligible plan with company contributions; healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts; commuter benefits; company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage; applicable disability benefits; and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.