Housekeeper Part Time

Inspīr Senior Living; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Competitive wages

Growth opportunities

Bonus & incentive programs

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Inspīr Senior Living in Darien, Connecticut is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to ensure a clean and safe living environment for residents and visitors. This role involves thorough cleaning of resident apartments and common areas, maintaining sanitation standards, and responding to housekeeping needs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferred experience with seniors. The position offers competitive wages, flexible shifts, and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident apartments and common areas thoroughly.
• Respond to housekeeping-related requests.
• Maintain sanitation and chemical safety standards.

Skills

Cleaning

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Washer/dryer

Wet/dry vacuum

Chemical cleaning supplies

Job description

About Us: Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state‑of‑the‑art, forward‑thinking senior living provider. We offer a home‑like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a server to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Reports To: Environmental Services Director

Summary: The Housekeeper is responsible for keeping the community clean and safe for residents, families, associates and visitors. They are also responsible for cleaning resident apartments, common areas, residents’ personal laundry, as well as bed linens and towels.

Essential Functions:

• Clean resident apartments fully as assigned.
• Clean bathrooms completely, including toilet bowl, sinks, bathtubs/showers; countertops, mirrors and sterilize floor.
• Dust all surfaces, while caring for residents' belongings.
• Vacuum all exposed areas.
• Wash inside of windows.
• Clean all common areas, including but not limited to: halls, landings, stairs, activity areas, lobbies, elevators, and model apartments.
• Clean vacant apartments as assigned.
• Ensure cleanliness of public restrooms.
• Maintain housekeeping and laundry carts at all times ensuring chemicals are properly secured.
• Wash and dry all laundry, including resident’s personal laundry using appropriate products.
• Respond to requests as needed and address housekeeping related concerns as they arise.
• Complete monthly in‑service education hours as required by state specific regulations and company policies.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor or department head.

Equipment Used:

• Housekeeping and laundry carts
• Chemical cleaning supplies
• Washer/dryer
• Wet/dry vacuum
• Window squeegeeDust pans, brooms, mops
• Iron
• Buckets

Compliance & Safety

• Follows emergency procedures when chemicals are misused
• Understands practices surrounding proper handling of bio‑hazardous waste.
• Maintains a clean laundry room and stores chemicals in accordance with proper procedures.
• Demonstrates safe practices when cleaning throughout the community.

Communication

• Communicates effectively with supervisor and other associates.
• Advices supervisor when supplies need to be ordered or concerns arise.
• Provides outstanding customer experience for residents and visitors.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to bend, reach and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull equipment and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• May be required to work extended hours as needed.Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving, mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental status.

Why You’ll Love working for Us:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time‑off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full‑time employees.

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