Housekeeper

Sinceri Senior Living; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor

Length of Service Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Access to earned wages

Generous PTO

Career Development

Team Environment

Some benefits may vary by position

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living is seeking a dedicated janitor/housekeeper to maintain clean, sanitary, safe, and attractive living areas for residents. You will follow established procedures, work under supervision, and help preserve a welcoming environment.

The role requires reading/writing, calm decision-making, and compassionate service to the elderly. Benefits include a comprehensive package, growth opportunities, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and follow verbal and written directions to perform the job.
• Ability to stay calm under stress and make decisions.
• Must communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, officials and the public.
• Must be able to work full or part time on a regular schedule.
• Must meet all state health requirements.
• Must perform duties (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning schedule and instructions as directed by supervisor.
• Sweep and vacuum all assigned areas.
• Clean and polish room furnishings, fixtures and surfaces.
• Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms and public areas.
• Clean walls and ceilings by washing, disinfecting and deodorizing.
• Empty all wastebaskets.
• Submit maintenance work orders for general maintenance concerns.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Assist with laundry duties as needed.
• Provide inventory of chemicals, supplies, linens as required.
• Log water or heat temperatures as required.
• Attend in-services and staff meetings as requested.
• Keep janitor closets and housekeeping supply rooms clean and orderly.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Clean exterior windows, patios, or other outside areas as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing

Communication skills

Compassion for elderly

Flexible schedule

Job description

Perks and Benefits*:

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• Career Development
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Benefits
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits
• Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?
• *Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Purpose:

To maintain assigned areas in a clean, sanitary, safe, orderly and attractive manner in accordance with established procedures and as directed by supervisor; assure that the highest degree of cleanliness and sanitation is maintained at all times.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions and make decisions
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community officials, State officials, and general public.
• Must have compassion for, and desire to work with, the elderly and understand their needs
• Must be able to work full or part time on a regular schedule.
• Must meet all state health requirements
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Functions:

• Follow cleaning schedule and instructions as directed by supervisor, including resident rooms, offices and public areas.
• Sweep and vacuum all assigned areas
• Clean and/or polish all room furnishings, fixtures, ledges, heating/air conditioning units in resident rooms and all public areas.
• Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms and all public areas.
• Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing.
• Clean all hallways, stairways and elevators as necessary.
• Empty all wastebaskets.
• Submit maintenance work orders of general maintenance concerns and/or problems to Maintenance Director or Administrator.
• Report to supervisor any unsafe/hazardous conditions within the community and any needed repairs to housekeeping or other facility equipment.
• Clean and check model rooms and work in concert with admissions to insure that all incoming residents’ rooms are cleaned and ready for move‑in.
• Clean the employee break room when necessary.
• Check and refill all paper towel and soap dispensers as necessary.
• Assist with laundry duties as directed or as needed including, but not limited to linens, towels, and resident personal laundry.
• Follow soiled and clean laundry protocol as directed by supervisor.
• Provide inventory of chemicals, supplies, linens as required.
• Log water or heat temperatures as required or requested.
• Follow infection control and universal precautions policy.
• Attend in‑services and staff meetings as requested.
• Keep janitor closets and housekeeping supply rooms clean and orderly.
• Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor or Administrator.
• Clean exterior windows, patios, or other outside areas as requested or assigned.

Why You Should Work With Us:

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.