Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper) - On Call

Rock Creek; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,835 - 29,659; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite CPR Training

Free use of community pool and fitness center

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Rock Creek in Washington, DC is seeking an Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper) for part-time, on-call work. The role involves cleaning resident rooms and common areas, ensuring high-quality service and adherence to cleaning principles.

The successful candidate should possess a high school diploma and ideally have 1-3 years of housekeeping experience in a long-term care setting. Various benefits and training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of housekeeping experience in a long-term care community.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily cleaning of resident rooms and common areas.
• Obtain work orders for special cleaning projects.
• Maintain professionalism while performing duties.

Skills

High-quality verbal and written communication

Strong customer service

Knowledge of basic cleaning principles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper) - On Call

Requisition Number: ENVIR001962

• Part-Time
• On-site

Location

Ingleside at Rock Creek, 3050 Military Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20015, USA

We are looking for Housekeepers to work in our Senior Living community in Northwest, Washington, DC.

This is an On Call position!

Wage Rate: $19.48 to $21.53 commensurate with experience.

Roundtrip shuttle transportation to and from FT Totten and Friendship Heights Metro station for all employees.

On-Call Benefits

• Onsite CPR Training
• Free use of community pool and fitness center
• Training and growth opportunities
• Tickets to work

Available for select employees.

About Ingleside at Rock Creek

Ingleside at Rock Creek is a not-for-profit, CARF-accredited, Life Plan Community nestled alongside Washington, DC’s beautiful Rock Creek Park. A diverse group of people whose experiences and interests create the perfect balance for stylish retirement living in this engaging community. Ingleside at Rock Creek is certified as a Great Place to Work. We are CARF Certified and Sage certified.

Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for cleaning all resident rooms and apartments in the Health Center on a daily basis. Additional duties include cleaning bathrooms and common areas throughout the community.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to three years of housekeeping experience in a long-term care community, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbent should be able to apply practical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong customer service, and be knowledgeable in basic cleaning principles and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs daily cleaning functions of all surface areas and assigned areas throughout the community.
• Obtains work orders from the Housekeeping Supervisor on special cleaning projects and completes tasks within the given timeframe. Returns signed work order to the manager to be filed in the work order logbook.
• Obtains all necessary cleaning solutions and supplies from the supply closet to perform daily cleaning duties. Returns all supplies upon completion of assigned tasks.
• Performs cleaning of all carpeted surfaces daily. Vacuums and spot clean all carpeted areas throughout the community. Notes any maintenance of the carpet needed and reports to the Housekeeping Manager.
• Completes daily dry and wet mopping of tiled or hard surface floors.
• Conducts spot cleaning of all walls, doors, windows and ledges as appropriate. Performs high and low dust of all surfaces on a weekly basis.
• Polishes all furniture and metal or porcelain fixtures in common areas on a weekly basis.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures as requested upon a resident’s discharge or transfer. Signs off on all cleaning done to resident rooms and returns to Manager.
• Cleans windows, doors, and mirrors throughout common areas and resident rooms within the community. Reports any found articles to Housekeeping Manager.
• Collects and transports all waste or trash from cleaning duties to the specified dumpster for trash pick-up.
• Obtains lists of resident apartments and/or cottages for weekly cleaning services. Performs general cleaning duties and completes them in a timely manner. Signs off on all duties completed and returns to Manager.
• Empties and cleans all waste receptacles and re‑lines with clean trash liners. Cleans and sanitizes ashtrays inside resident homes and outside of the community entrances.
• Maintains a professional presence when representing Ingleside and exhibits a degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy at all times according to policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing confidential matters.

EEO Statement

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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