Housekeeping Associate

Life Care Services • Cedar Rapids, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Associate is responsible for executing established work schedules within their assigned area, in accordance with Facility and Departmental policies and procedures. This role involves cleaning residential units, office spaces, and public areas to maintain a safe, orderly, and sanitary environment. The associate must be able to identify and report repair needs, unsafe conditions, and respond appropriately in emergency situations. They will use cleaning tools, equipment, and chemicals safely and according to instructions, and may be involved in tasks such as cleaning windows, making beds, and potentially assisting with laundry or carpet cleaning.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in hospitality or institutional housekeeping.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement.

Responsibilities

• Cleans scheduled residential units and/or office space and public areas in a proper and professional manner.
• Maintains public and common areas of the facility in a safe, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Must be able to identify and report need for repairs, unsafe conditions and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Uses cleaning tools, equipment and chemicals safely and per instructions.
• Cleans interior and exterior windows on a scheduled basis.
• Communicates with residents, visitors and staff.
• Makes and/or changes resident beds, as scheduled.
• May clean carpets using vacuum machine.
• May clean furniture using vacuum machine.
• May be required to fill-in or assist in Laundry.
• Responsible for sanitizing floor or carpet after spills or accidents have been initially cleaned.
• Assists with the effective and efficient operation of the facility and participates in relevant activities.
• Conducts routine inspections of own area of assignment to ensure that departmental quality standards are achieved and maintained.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates appropriate action immediately.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
• Comply with CGP’s Code of Conduct in all aspects of job including participation in training as offered and understands responsibility to report suspected violations.
• Function under intense time pressure.
• Get along with coworkers and works as a member of a team.
• Follow established performance standards and performs duties according to facility policies and procedures.
• Report to work on time and work all scheduled days. On time is defined as being on your assigned work station at 7:30am.
• Reliable and consistent physical attendance, in compliance with our policies, is required.
• Contributes to a positive, healthy and safe work environment.
• Accepts change in a positive manner.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned to maintain continued employment.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed