Housekeeper - On call (PRN)

Emerald Heights; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance & AD&D

403(b) with match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Emerald Heights in Redmond, WA is hiring a Housekeeper to join our large team at a 5-star retirement community. You will provide general cleaning in residents' living areas, make beds, clean appliances, and assist with laundry while building relationships with residents.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, employer-paid life, 403(b) with matching, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Three months’ housekeeping/laundry service experience preferred.
• Ability to learn new procedures quickly.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Provides general cleaning services of resident living areas (vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, 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, beds.
• Handles soiled linens using infection control practices.
• Performs laundry services for residents and departments.
• Irons, folds and returns clean laundry to residents and departments.
• Restocks rooms with bathroom supplies.
• Spot-cleans carpets.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

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

Hours and Days

As needed/on call

We offer

• 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.
• Employees are able to 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.