Housekeeper

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO & holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Gym / fitness center access

Job summary

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to provide comprehensive cleaning and minor maintenance across the campus, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents and staff. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, light maintenance, linen handling, bed making, and assisting with resident moves.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control standards, effective English communication, and the ability to work with older adults.

Qualifications

• Some high school education is preferred.
• Experience in housekeeping and/or general maintenance is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents and staff.
• Dependability and common sense, with the ability to organize daily cleaning schedules.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with limited supervision.
• Interest in working with older adults is encouraged.
• Weekend availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning in assigned areas following schedule and infection control guidelines.
• Complete minor maintenance such as replacing light bulbs and batteries.
• Maintain floors through sweeping, mopping, waxing, vacuuming and related tasks.
• Assist in cleaning spills and performing project cleaning (walls, ceilings, vents, windows).
• Handle trash and recyclables and participate in linen program and bed making in guest rooms or residences.
• Assist with moves and set up of rooms during transfers/discharges, and help receive campus supplies.

Skills

Housekeeping

General maintenance

Communication

Dependability

Education

High school education

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Housekeeper. The purpose of this position is to provide campus services in areas of cleaning and minor maintenance requests throughout the campus in order to meet the needs of residents and employees, and to help assure that facilities are in good condition.In this role, the Housekeeper will:Perform cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedule and using departmental standards and infection control guidelines.Complete minor maintenance including light bulbs, plunge toilets and change batteries as needed.Following the established schedule, perform cleaning tasks in assigned areas inside and outside, in accordance with department standards.Maintain all floors as appropriate, including sweeping, dry and wet mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, vacuuming, extraction, hosting, and buffing as scheduled or assigned.Assist in cleaning emergency spills that are observed or reported.Perform project cleaning as assigned, including, but not limited to; walls, ceilings, vents, light fixtures, windows, etc.Remove trash and/or recyclables from collection points, public areas, and outside entrance areas, and transport to dumpster/trash pick-up areas. Replace trash liners as needed.Deep clean rooms/units as needed at times of transfer/discharges in accordance with department standards.Move furniture as needed. Assist in resident moves at time of transfer/discharge.Participate in campus linen program, including distributing, collecting, counting and preparing for pick-up as well as handling the in-coming linen.Participate in making beds in guest rooms or residences as needed.Maintain cleaning equipment and repair, or report need of repair, as appropriate.Observe and report the need for repairs to facilities, furniture, fixtures, etc.Participate in receiving campus supplies, deliveries and putting away as needed.Participate in campus snow and ice salting as needed.The ideal candidate will have:Some high school education.Housekeeping and/or general maintenance experience.Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbal and written, with residents and staff.Dependability and common sense, and the ability to organize daily cleaning schedule to finish each day’s assignment. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work within standard policy and procedures, with limited direct supervision.An interest in and desire to work with older adults is desired.May require availability on weekends.#SupportServicesCompensation Pay Range:$16.94 - $18.91 per hourReasonable Pay EstimateA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $16.94 - $18.91 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityPaid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays403(b) with a 3% employer matchFitness center use at most facilities.Various voluntary benefits:Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet InsuranceFor more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.