Housekeeper

Thrive Senior Living, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Senior Living, LLC in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a full-time Housekeeper/Janitor for Tuesday–Saturday day shift, with flexibility to accommodate needs.

This role focuses on keeping resident areas clean, sanitized, and comfortable, performing routine housekeeping tasks, stocking supplies, and contributing to a warm, supportive environment for seniors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; 10th grade completion required.
• Experience in housekeeping or senior living environments is preferred.
• Ability to perform cleaning tasks and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain resident areas according to standards.
• Stock carts with materials and equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and store equipment properly.
• Discard waste into proper containers and reliner receptacles as needed.
• Clean and sanitize public restrooms.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal

Oral Communication

Team Work

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Housekeeper (FT) Tuesday- Saturday Day Shift. Can flex this. Excellent Working Environment in Senior Living

Huntsville, Alabama - Full-Time Needed!

About the Job:

Are you ready for a position where in addition to the requirements listed below, you get to sing, dance, play games, celebrate almost everything with cake, get hugs from someone who reminds you of your grandmother, and so much more!!

• We are looking to hire a Housekeeper/Janitor who has a heart for Senior Adults. Immediate openings, flexible hours/shifts.

Qualification Standards: Education:

• It is preferred that the Housekeeper has a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalency. It is required that the Housekeeper has completed the 10th grade in high school.

Experience:

• It is preferred that the Housekeeper has a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalency. It is required that the Housekeeper has completed the 10th grade in high school.

Skills Required:Problem

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully to develop alternative solutions both alone and with groups while using reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional resident, family member, and employee situations, responding promptly to their request for service and assistance while soliciting feedback to improve service ensuring that commitments are met.
• Interpersonal: Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting and keeps emotions under control. Remains open to the ideas of others and tries new things.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens carefully and gets clarification. Responds well to questions.
• Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibiting objectivity and openness to others' views. Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Planning and Time Utilization: Consistently plan/coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency without sacrificing quality, accuracy, and customer service. Meets deadlines in completing job assignments and special projects.

Duties And Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Housekeeper include performing the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping department as assigned in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing this Community; and as may be directed by the Executive Director and Physical Plant Manager, to assure that the community is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner.

Functions Of The Job:

Essential:

The following job functions have been determined to be essential to the position. Management reserves the right to modify this list and other functions as deemed necessary.

• Stock carts with proper types and quantities of materials and equipment.
• Assure that the work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored during work periods, as well as before leaving the area for breaks meals, and the end of the workday.
• Discard waste and trash into proper containers and reline receptacles with plastic liners.
• Polish metal fixtures, including payphone and water fountains.
• Clean and sanitize public restrooms.
• Pick up trash in front and back parking lots.
• Turn in and/or report all lost and found items to the supervisor.
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc. as directed or requested.
• Report scarcity of housekeeping supplies.
• Clean housekeeping equipment, carts, etc.
• Perform terminal cleaning procedures.
• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as directed.
• Assist with the completion of appropriate forms and reports.
• Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Other Duties:

In addition to the essential job functions described above, the following job functions are important to the proper fulfillment of the duties:

• Recognize and respond to the housekeeping needs of residents.
• Perform general Community housekeeping tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, washing, waxing, etc.
• Recognize and respond to containments and potentially infectious wastes, and handle them according to appropriate guidelines.
• Follow Community guidelines relative to emergency procedures, especially fire prevention and the use of fire extinguishers.

Equipment, Materials, Machines, And/Or Tools Used:

The following is a list of the principal equipment, materials, machines, tools, etc, used by the employee.

• Buckets.
• Furniture polish.
• Fire Extinguisher.
• Chemicals.
• Masks, gloves, goggles, gowns.
• Vacuum Cleaner, Mops.
• Carts.
• Miscellaneous housekeeping supplies.
• Miscellaneous devices used in the nursing environment (Wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, etc.)

Physical Strength Required:

• Frequent body movements including lifting, moving, transferring, bending (static forward bending), stooping/squatting, and reaching.
• Able to do the heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted with twisting and turning of the trunk.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

Environmental Conditions:

• Because the essential functions of the job may require general involvement in a health care facility, including but not limited to exposure to AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis B viruses involving Risk Classification Categories 2 and 3, environmental and safety conditions will fluctuate.

To be qualified for the position, a person will have the ability to work in this type of environment without posing a direct threat to self or others.