Part Time Housekeeper (20 hr/week) at LindenGrove Mukwonago

About the position

LindenGrove Waukesha, an Illuminus Community, is hiring for a Housekeeper (Environmental Services Tech). We offer assisted living, memory support, and short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled care on a beautiful campus. We are passionate about offering holistic, transformative care and helping those in need rediscover their light within.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the cleanliness and servicing of an assigned area, care and cleaning of resident rooms, apartments, common areas, and employee work areas.
• Applies safety procedures and precautions as appropriate in healthcare/senior living setting and with material handling and disposal.
• Works collectively within the department to ensure that the facility is clean and safe for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Perform various cleaning tasks in assigned area of skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living.
• Tasks include disinfecting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, removing garbage or hazardous waste, clean furniture, windows, stairs, doors, bathrooms, and remove soiled linens.
• Cross-train to work in all areas of the community.
• Perform periodic jobs such as wall washing, drapery/curtain washing, vents, blinds, etc.
• Clean up unexpected accidents, spills, blood, and body wastes.
• Operate floor-cleaning machine, buffers, wet/dry vacuum, etc.
• Be aware of Material Safety Data Sheets information for all Housekeeping areas.
• Know all safety codes, i.e. fire, tornado, disaster, etc.
• Be knowledgeable of all chemicals, disinfectants, equipment, supplies and the appropriate use in all areas of the hospital and clinics.
• Will use personal protective equipment (PPE) when dealing with blood and body fluids following standard universal precautions.
• Will read and adhere to resident rights agreement & report any violations immediately.
• Will only perform tasks in which they have been trained and will not operate equipment without proper instruction.
• Will maintain a calm, composed attitude when dealing with difficult residents and families.
• Will maintain good attendance and take breaks only as assigned.
• Will work cooperatively with all disciplines.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to understand and retain instructions and organize tasks.
• Tolerant of interruptions and flexible when changes occur.
• Tolerant of hands being repeatedly exposed to water, lotions, chemicals or protective gloves.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school degree or equivalent required.

Benefits

• $15.94-$17.73 per hour
• Full or Part Time
• AM Shift