Housekeeper

Ciel Senior Living; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciel Senior Living is hiring a Housekeeping Associate in Illinois. The role involves cleaning assigned areas, maintaining public spaces and resident rooms, and supporting the care and comfort of residents. Training is provided, and the position operates on an hourly schedule.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and effective communication with residents, families, staff, and vendors. A positive attitude and ability to work with seniors is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills, problem solving skills and time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and vendors.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains assigned areas including public areas and resident rooms.
• Cleans restrooms, counters, mirrors, sinks, lavatories, and fixtures.
• Vacuums carpeted areas and mops tile floors.
• Dusts furniture and empties trashcans.
• Cleans baseboards, pictures, lights, and HVAC vents.
• Attends required staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Time management

Reading and writing

Teamwork and independence

English proficiency

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

POSITION: Housekeeper

REPORTS TO: Maintenance or Executive Director

FLSA: Hourly

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

Position Summary

The Housekeeping Associate is responsible for cleaning assigned areas as requested and assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Cleans and maintains assigned areas including public areas and resident rooms.
• Cleans restrooms, including counters, mirrors, sinks, lavatories, and fixtures in apartments and common areas.
• Vacuums carpeted areas and mops tile floors.
• Spot cleans walls and windows.
• Dust’s furniture and empties trashcans.
• Cleans baseboards, pictures, lights, and HVAC vents.
• Assists with activity room set-ups, which could require movement of furniture.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Attend all required all staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Requirements

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of housekeeping.
• Ability to use all required equipment.
• Must have excellent communication skills, problem solving skills and time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and vendors.
• Must work well within a team as well as independently.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write.

Physical Qualifications

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
• Sit – sit infrequently.
• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips, and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.

Salary Description

$17.00-$17.50