Full-Time Housekeeper 8:00am-4:30pm

Homestead Village, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employer Match

Vacation & Sick Time

Attendance Bonus

Referral Bonus

Education Assistance

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Homestead Village, Inc. in Lancaster, PA seeks a compassionate Housekeeper to support residents’ health and comfort in our Life Plan Community.

You will perform cleaning tasks, maintain safety, and deliver exceptional service to residents and team members in the Main Apartment Building (111 Independent Living with Personal Care Services). Starting pay is $15.75 per hour with no prior experience; years of experience may improve compensation.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in general housekeeping preferred
• Clear communication with residents and co-workers to meet resident needs
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be honest and dependable
• Excellence in customer service and adherence to company behaviors

Responsibilities

• Observe and adhere to OSHA safety standards and facility policies
• Clean furnishings, dust, disinfect, and maintain cleanliness of fixtures
• Establish warm, respectful relationships with residents, family, and team
• Perform emergency housekeeping tasks as needed
• Vacuum carpets and mop floors; sanitize bathrooms and windows/mirrors
• Maintain housekeeping equipment and report malfunctions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Honesty

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Job description

Homestead Village is a thriving non-profit, CARF-CCAC accredited, Life Plan Community located just outside downtown Lancaster. We are seeking someone who is highly skilled, enthusiastic, & excellent customer service skills to join our compassionate community as we enhance independence and dignity for all our Residents. Our Housekeepers are critical to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our residents and the entire community.

Location - Main Apartment Building; 111 Independent Living w/ Personal Care Services available

Base Pay - Determined based upon years of experience; starting rate $15.75 with no prior experience

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in general housekeeping is preferred
• Ability to clearly communicate with residents & co-workers to meet resident needs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be honest and dependable.
• Excellence in customer service.
• Adheres to the Company Wide Behaviors.

Essential Job Responsibilities and Objectives:

• Observe and adhere to OSHA safety standards, facility and departmental policies and procedures.
• Clean movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures. Dust, spot clean or wash, disinfect, as necessary. Empty and clean waste baskets. Straighten and/or rearrange furniture, as necessary.
• Establish warm, respectful relationships with residents, family members, & team members.
• Perform emergency housekeeping assignments when necessary.
• Vacuum carpets. Dry, wet mop and disinfect floor surfaces.
• Perform basic housekeeping tasks such as sanitize bathrooms, wash windows & mirrors.
• Maintain housekeeping equipment in performing duties. Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits: all benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment

• Medical
• Dental & Vision - 100% covered by Employer
• Short Term Disability - 100% covered by Employer
• Group Term Life Insurance - up to $50,000 - 100% covered by Employer
• 401k or Roth IRA; max employer match is 4.5%
• Accrual Banks: Vacation & Sick Time
• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Holiday pay; including your Birthday as a recognized Holiday

* Homestead Village accepts EEOC exemption requests.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

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