Housekeeper - M-F

Emerald Heights; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 59,311,000 - 75,928,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA/401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Gym/pool

Free parking

Free meals

Job summary

Emerald Heights in Redmond, WA seeks a Housekeeper to support residents with cleaning and linen care in a 5-star retirement community.

You will vacuum, mop, dust, change linens, and assist with laundry while maintaining a safe, respectful environment for seniors. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and reliability in a team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three months housekeeping/laundry experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Provide general cleaning in resident living areas: vacuum, sweep, mop, dust and trash.
• Make beds and change linens.
• Clean appliances: refrigerators, stoves/ovens, washers, dryers and microwaves.
• Disinfect medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, medicine carts and beds.
• Handle soiled linens using infection control procedures.
• Perform laundry services for residents and departments using commercial equipment.
• Iron, fold and return clean laundry to residents and departments.
• Restock rooms with bathroom supplies and toilet tissues, towels, soap and gloves.
• Spot-clean carpets.

Skills

Common sense

Good judgment

Learns quickly

Independent work

Team player

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a Housekeeper to join our large team here at Emerald Heights, a 5 star retirement community in Redmond!!!. We sit on 38 acres of BEAUTIFUL land and have been in business for over 30 years! Our team is looking for folks that have a love and compassion for seniors and are looking to build relationships in the community. This person will be in the homes of residents and will help provide general cleaning services of resident living areas such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, dusting and emptying trash.

Pay Scale

$20.69 - $26.52

Working Hours

Monday through Friday

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision, employer paid life insurance and AD&D for employees working 30+ hours/week (Option to buy-up if desired).
• Flexible Spending account for medical and childcare reimbursements with a $500.00 rollover feature (No rollover on childcare) and the option to purchase Long Term disability insurance.
• Eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Enroll in our company’s 403(B) plan (Eligibility on 403b – 20+ hours per week).
• We match 50 cents for every dollar saved up to 10% of your annual salary.
• Matching begins the first of the quarter following 1 year of employment.
• Full-time employees are eligible to accrue up to 16 paid time off days, 6 paid holidays and 3 personal days.
• Pro-rated paid time off is available to part-time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) through Wellspring Family Services
• Gym/Pool
• Free Parking
• Free meal
• Beautiful walking paths around the community
• (Benefits and Vacation based on the number of hours you work)

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides general cleaning services of resident living areas such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, dusting and emptying trash.
• Makes beds and/or changes linens.
• Cleans large appliances: refrigerators, stoves/ovens, washers, dryers and microwaves.
• Disinfects medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, medicine carts, and beds.
• Handles soiled linens using universal infection protection techniques.
• Performs laundry services for residents, Health Services and Food & Beverage departments using commercial laundry equipment.
• Irons, folds and returns clean laundry to residents, Health Services and Food & Beverage departments.
• Restocks skilled nursing home rooms with bathroom supplies including toilet tissues, paper towels, hand soap, and gloves.
• Spot-cleans carpets.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• High school degree or GED required.
• Three months’ housekeeping/laundry service experience preferred.
• Common sense and good judgments
• Able to learn new procedures and techniques quickly
• Able to work effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work both independently or in a team environment.
• Deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public
• Able to keep confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers in English.

All Emerald Heights employees must pass a criminal background check and other pre-employment requirements. We are an E-Verify employer.

Emerald Heights is an equal opportunity employer.