Housekeeper / Laundry Aide

Front Porch Communities & Services; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Front Porch Communities & Services is seeking a Housekeeper/Laundry Aide at Webster House in Palo Alto, CA. This Full-Time role includes benefits and pays $23.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

You will perform housekeeping, laundry, and related duties under the direction of the Supervisors to maintain clean resident rooms and common areas. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and are expected to follow safety standards and deliver quality service to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Final candidates must pass pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.
• Housekeeping experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain neat appearance of resident rooms and common areas.
• Dust furniture, wash walls, windows and floors as scheduled.
• Assist with laundry and linen processing and maintenance of laundry area.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms; report safety hazards.
• Perform all duties following safety standards and PPE protocols.
• Provide quality customer service to residents, families, and coworkers.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor and / or Assistant Supervisor performs housekeeping and cleaning duties within established guidelines in assigned areas. Is responsible for the neat and clean appearance of resident's rooms and common areas by performing the following duties.

Webster House

Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Full Time with Benefits!

Detailed Responsibilities

• Housekeeper/Laundry Aide


• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction


• Dusts furniture; washes walls, ceilings and woodwork, windows, door panels and sills


• Vacuums rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, draperies and hallways Rearranges small furniture if needed May sweep, scrub and wax floors


• Empties wastebaskets and empties and cleans ashtrays


• Transports trash and waste to disposal area


• Cleans lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, elevators, elevator landings, stairways and hallways as scheduled


• Reports when equipment, structures, or furniture needs repair Immediately completes a maintenance or housekeeping order if necessary


• Assists with laundry and linens as assigned


• Perform final cleanings for new residents as needed


• Stock and maintain supply rooms as needed


• Perform all stages of linen processing, to include collecting, transporting, sorting, weighing, loading and unloading (washers, dryers, and chutes), ironing, folding, storing and delivering


• Maintain cleanliness of laundry machinery and laundry area


• Performs emergency housekeeping when accidents or special needs arise


• Follows department safety standards, practice body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs


• Follows highest standards of cleanliness Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines


• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Wears PPE/safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor


• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures


• Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees


• All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Credentials

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential

• High School diploma or GED

Experience With Equivalent Qualifications

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.