Housekeeper

Bethesda Gardens Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (HDHP/PPO)

Vision/Dental/Life Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company (H

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Plan

Paid Vacation

Personal, Sick and Holidays

Paid Volunteer Program

Employee Assistance Program

Wages on Demand

Job summary

Bethesda Gardens Fort Worth is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a welcoming and hygienic environment for residents, guests, and staff. The role involves cleaning apartments and common areas, restocking supplies, and ensuring safety and infection-control standards are met.

As part of a compassionate team, you will prepare units for move-ins, respond to cleaning needs promptly, and maintain equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Knowledge of housekeeping procedures and practices.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload; emergencies may arise.
• Ability to read and understand directions on cleaning solutions and equipment.
• Knowledge of MSDS sheets and safety guidelines for hazardous materials.
• Compassion and genuine care for the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize residents’ apartments and common areas; remove trash, dust, mop, vacuum, scrub baths and toilets.
• Replace and restock toilet tissue, paper towels and facial tissues.
• Deep clean assigned areas; shampoo carpets and furniture; wash windows.
• Respond to residents’ cleaning needs promptly and respectfully.
• Prepare apartments for move-in and follow checklists.
• Maintain a clean and stocked cleaning cart; report safety concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional appearance; support a positive environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Housekeeping procedures

Independent worker

Reading cleaning directions

MSDS sheets knowledge

Compassion for elderly

SERVANT heart

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper - Full TimeJoin our team as a dedicated Housekeeper, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining a welcoming and hygienic environment for our cherished residents, guests, and staff members.Ensures a safe and clean environment for the residents, visitors, and staff of the community. Creates an excellent first impression of the community to anyone entering the buildings.Benefits Include:Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only)Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only)Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only)Flexible Spending AccountCompany matching 403(b) PlanPaid VacationPersonal, Sick and HolidaysPaid Volunteer ProgramTotal Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program)Wages on DemandThese benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status. To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Cleans and sanitizes residents’ apartments and common areas by removing trash, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing baths and toilets, headboard and footboard care, and cleaning glass following community policies and procedures.Replaces and restocks toilet tissue, paper towels and facial tissue.Deep cleans apartments and common areas as assigned following community policies and procedures.Shampoos carpets and furniture, washes windows and screens as assigned.Responds to residents’ cleaning needs in a positive, timely and respectful manner.Prepares apartment for move-in by ensuring it is clean and welcoming. Follows checklists to ensure all tasks are completed.Cleans up after accidents in a timely, efficient manner while maintaining the dignity of the resident.Maintains equipment and supplies in clean, working order.Is aware of and reports to the Director any safety concerns, repairs needed, or problem areas as soon as they are recognized.Follows all infection control and safety procedures associated with job duties as described in departmental policies.Maintains cleaning cart by ensuring it is orderly and stocked appropriately. Observes rules of storing and keeping supplies a safe distance from residents and others.Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.Maintains a professional appearance by wearing a clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.Informs supervisor of supplies that are running low so stock can be replenished in a timely manner.Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.Performs all other duties as assigned or required.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesMust possess interpersonal skills to communicate with residents, families, visitors, and staff in a way that ensures the safety and security of the residents.Must have knowledge of housekeeping procedures and practices.Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.Must be able to read and understand directions on cleaning solutions and equipment to avoid risks.Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.Must have compassion and genuinely care for the elderly.Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.Education/Experience:High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in housekeeping in a health care or hospitality service preferred.Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Environment includes residents who may have memory problems, incontinence, and need assistance with ambulation. Position may require some strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently.