Housekeeper Full Time
About The Position
The Housekeeper ensures all internal and external areas of the facility are clean, sanitary, attractive, and safe. This includes daily cleaning of common areas, scheduled and six-month cleanings of residents’ apartments, and participation in the Rise and Shine program, which provides residents with daily visits, laundry service, and escorts within the facility. The role covers Assisted Living and Independent Living apartments, the Medical Office Building, offices, and other Peace Village spaces. The position is full-time; workdays and hours vary during standard business operating hours, and evening and weekend work may frequently be required as job duties demand. No travel is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Customer service competency.
- Teamwork orientation.
- Time management competency.
- Professional behavior.
- Understanding of chemicals and their proper use.
- Ability to talk or hear, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, and lift as needed to perform job duties.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a Senior Living Community.
- Housekeeping experience.
Responsibilities
- Keep facility areas neat, clean, and orderly, including common areas, restrooms, resident apartments, the Medical Office Building, and Peace Village offices.
- Perform cleaning and miscellaneous services associated with the Rise and Shine program and/or Catered Living.
- Launder residents’ items as needed.
- Keep utility and storage rooms clean and orderly.
- Disinfect and sterilize equipment and supplies, and respond promptly to accidents or emergency cleanups.
- Sweep stairwells; sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors.
- Clean floors, washers, and dryers in each building laundry room.
- Clean elevators and vacuum rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
- Dust furniture and equipment, polish metalwork, wash walls and woodwork, and high-dust hallways.
- Wash windows, door panels, and sills.
- Empty wastebaskets and remove trash from each floor daily.
- Follow IDPH, Assisted Living, OSHA, and other applicable guidelines, protocols, and practices.
- Provide outstanding customer service in accordance with Peace Village’s mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
