Housekeeper (Environmental Services Technician)

Illuminus; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

LindenGrove Menomonee Falls, an Illuminus Community, is hiring for a Housekeeper (Environmental Services Technician) in Menomonee Falls, WI. The role supports cleanliness and safety in skilled nursing and senior living settings, performing disinfection, cleaning, and waste handling on the AM shift.

This part-time position pays $15.94-$17.73 per hour and reports to Environmental Services Supervisor, with cross-training across community areas to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for residents

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality outcomes for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to protect confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Tolerant of hands exposed to water, chemicals or protective gloves.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image aligned with mission, vision and values.
• Performs cleaning tasks in assigned areas including disinfecting, mops, sweeps, vacuums, waste removal and housekeeping.
• Cross-trains to work in all areas of the community.
• Performs periodic cleaning tasks such as wall washing and blinds cleaning.
• Cleans up accidents, spills, and body wastes.
• Operates floor-cleaning machines and other equipment.
• Follows safety codes and uses PPE when dealing with blood and body fluids.
• Reads and adheres to resident rights and reports violations.
• Performs tasks only as trained and with proper instruction.
• Maintains calm demeanor with residents and families.
• Maintains attendance and takes breaks as assigned.
• Works cooperatively with all disciplines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality outcomes

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

Housekeeper (Environmental Services Technician)

Menomonee Falls, WI

LindenGrove M enomonee Falls, an Illuminus Community, is hiring for a Housekeeper ( Environmental Services Tech). We are passionate about offering holistic, transformative care and helping those in need rediscover their light within.

• Part Time
• AM Shift
• $15.94-$17.73 per hour

Responsible for the cleanliness and servicing of an assigned area, care and cleaning of resident rooms, apartments, common areas, and employee work areas. Applies safety procedures and precautions as appropriate in healthcare/senior living setting and with material handling and disposal. Works collectively within the department to ensure that the facility is clean and safe for residents, visitors, and staff.

This position is accountable to the Environmental Services Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Perform various cleaning tasks in assigned area of skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living. Tasks include disinfecting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, removing garbage or hazardous waste, clean furniture, windows, stairs, doors, bathrooms, and remove soiled linens.
• Cross-train to work in all areas of the community.
• Perform periodic jobs such as wall washing, drapery/curtain washing, vents, blinds, etc.
• Clean up unexpected accidents, spills, blood, and body wastes.
• Operate floor-cleaning machine, buffers, wet/dry vacuum, etc.
• Be aware of Material Safety Data Sheets information for all Housekeeping areas.
• Know all safety codes, i.e. fire, tornado, disaster, etc.
• Be knowledgeable of all chemicals, disinfectants, equipment, supplies and the appropriate use in all areas of the hospital and clinics.
• Will use personal protective equipment (PPE) when dealing with blood and body fluids following standard universal precautions
• Will read and adhere to resident rights agreement & report any violations immediately.
• Will only perform tasks in which they have been trained and will not operate equipment without proper instruction.
• Will maintain a calm, composed attitude when dealing with difficult residents and families.
• Will maintain good attendance and take breaks only as assigned.
• Will work cooperatively with all disciplines.
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.Ability to understand and retain instructions and organize tasks.
• Tolerant of interruptions and flexible when changes occur.
• Tolerant of hands being repeatedly exposed to water, lotions, chemicals or protective gloves.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school degree or equivalent required.