Housekeeper

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Brookings; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a compassionate housekeeper to join their dedicated team. This role goes beyond routine cleaning; it's about creating a safe and welcoming home for residents. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for caring for seniors. Join a supportive environment where your contributions directly enhance the quality of life for residents. If you are looking to grow with a team that values empathy and collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in environmental services is preferred.
• Dependability and a contagiously positive attitude are essential.
• A passion for working with seniors and caring for others is a must.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in resident rooms and common areas.
• Ensure the well-being and protection of residents through quality care.
• Assist residents with packing and moving personal belongings.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication

Dependability

Positive Attitude

Job description

Peaceful Pines Senior Living is committed to providing exceptional care and service with compassion. Our new community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.

We are searching for a housekeeper interested in growing with the best and most empathetic staff around! As a housekeeper at our community, you will be responsible for providing a safe, sanitary, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and the public. Housekeeping services are provided in accordance with our policies and procedures and consistent with state and federal regulations to maintain an environment that enhances the quality of life for residents. The ideal candidate understands that their role is beyond the daily cleaning of the community; it is about making this place home to our senior living family. If you have a big heart, an upbeat attitude, and an awesome work ethic, we welcome you to apply!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

• Ensures the well-being and protection of every resident through the delivery of high-quality care.
• Promotes and supports a positive work environment focused on team building and collaboration.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.
• Inspects, monitors, cleans, and maintains resident rooms, indoor and outdoor common areas, restrooms, showers and spa rooms, and employee service areas.
• Reports upon first notice of any environmental situation which could pose a threat to the safety or well-being of the Peaceful Pines residents.
• Completes housekeeping duties as assigned by supervisor, including picking up and disposing of trash, maintaining flooring, moving, and maintaining furniture and appliances, and maintaining light fixtures.
• Uses housekeeping equipment in a safe and effective manner as trained by supervisor.
• Provides residents and family members with information and directions when moving in or transferring to another room or unit.
• Assists residents with packing, unpacking, storing, and moving personal belongings.
• Assists with cleaning of resident rooms upon vacancy.
• Removes all personal belongings and trash from vacated units.
• Inspects condition of vacated units and reports findings to Housekeeping and Maintenance supervisors.
• Follows infection control standards while performing cleaning.
• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working in environmental services.
• Dependability and a contagiously positive attitude.
• A team player looking to promote themselves and the people around them.
• A passion for working with seniors and/or caring for others.

HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 1-605-736-2732 or email [e-mail]