Housekeeper

FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT CENTER; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

FSA (Flex Spending Account)

Life insurance (company-paid)

Short-term disability (STD) insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Employee meal discounts

Shift differentials

Job summary

FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT CENTER is seeking a dedicated housekeeping team member to implement daily procedures, clean, sanitize, organize and enhance the appearance of the facility for residents.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4 PM. Full‑time benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, FSA, life insurance, STD, 403(b), PTO and employee meal discounts. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Housekeeping experience in a Long-Term Care Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements housekeeping procedures to meet residents’ needs in compliance with department procedures, Fairhaven policies and federal, state and local regulations.
• Stocks supplies on carts and in assigned store rooms throughout the building.
• Cleans and organizes resident rooms, public areas and duplexes following proper procedures applicable to area of facility/campus assigned.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are needed, equipment needs repair, and when facilities need further maintenance beyond housekeeping responsibilities.
• Follows facility safety procedures and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment.
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Function: Implement Fairhaven housekeeping procedures according to a daily schedule and plan in an effort to maintain, clean, sanitize, organize and enhance the appearance of the facility.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 4PM

Fairhaven Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)*
• Optional Voluntary life insurance*
• Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance*
• Company-paid Life insurance*
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Reduced priced employee lunches
• Shift differentials and other incentives

Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) are only available for full-time employees. Full-time status is defined as 30+ hours per week.

Position Pay Scale: $15.30 - 15.75 per hour

Essential Functions:

• Implements housekeeping procedures to meet residents’ needs in compliance with department procedures, Fairhaven policies and federal, state and local regulations
• Stocks supplies on carts and in assigned store rooms throughout the building
• Cleans and organizes resident rooms, public areas and duplexes following proper procedures applicable to area of facility/campus assigned
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are needed, equipment needs repair, and when facilities need further maintenance beyond housekeeping responsibilities
• Follows facility safety procedures and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Works in other areas of Support Services and assists other departments as assigned, including occasionally working different shifts as needed including weekends
• Participates in creating an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each resident
• Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information, which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations
• Acts as a customer service representative and public relations ambassador for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitors
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment
• Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position
• Reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident’s rights immediately

Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

• Physical condition allowing for normal housekeeping duties including but not limited to; lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, stooping, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read, write and understand directions
• Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English
• Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.

Experience & Education or skills required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Housekeeping experience in a Long-Term Care Facility preferred

Working Conditions:

• Primarily inside the main building, occasionally outside on the campus or in duplexes
• Exposed to cleaning chemicals and solutions
• Individual duties within a team environment
• Occasional weekend & holiday work as needed
• Typical health care facility exposure when working with the elderly resident including potential injury or infection.