Housekeeper, Part Time

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disb

Paid Time Off and six paid holidays

403(b) with a 3% employer match

Fitness center use

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services in Northbrook, IL seeks a dedicated Housekeeper to provide campus cleaning and light maintenance. You will follow schedules, handle trash, assist with resident moves, participate in linen programs, and ensure facilities meet cleanliness and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has some high school education, housekeeping or maintenance experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must have housekeeping or general maintenance experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written).
• Dependable with good common sense; able to organize daily cleaning.
• May require weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning in assigned areas following schedule and standards.
• Complete minor maintenance tasks as needed (light bulbs, toilet plunging, batteries).
• Move furniture and assist in resident moves during transfers/discharges.
• Participate in campus linen program and bed making as needed.
• Maintain and report on cleaning equipment; observe for repairs.
• Observe and report facility, furniture, or equipment issues.
• Assist in cleaning emergency spills and project cleaning (walls, ceilings, vents, etc.).
• Handle trash/recycling and restock supplies as needed.

Skills

Housekeeping

General maintenance

English communication

Dependability

Weekend availability

Interest in older adults

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Housekeeper. The purpose of this position is to provide campus services in areas of cleaning and minor maintenance requests throughout the campus in order to meet the needs of residents and employees, and to help assure that facilities are in good condition.

In this role, the Housekeeper will:

• Perform cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedule and using departmental standards and infection control guidelines.
• Complete minor maintenance including light bulbs, plunge toilets and change batteries as needed.
• Following the established schedule, perform cleaning tasks in assigned areas inside and outside, in accordance with department standards.
• Maintain all floors as appropriate, including sweeping, dry and wet mopping, stripping, scrubbing, waxing, vacuuming, extraction, hosting, and buffing as scheduled or assigned.
• Assist in cleaning emergency spills that are observed or reported.
• Perform project cleaning as assigned, including, but not limited to; walls, ceilings, vents, light fixtures, windows, etc.
• Remove trash and/or recyclables from collection points, public areas, and outside entrance areas, and transport to dumpster/trash pick-up areas. Replace trash liners as needed.
• Deep clean rooms/units as needed at times of transfer/discharges in accordance with department standards.
• Move furniture as needed. Assist in resident moves at time of transfer/discharge.
• Participate in campus linen program, including distributing, collecting, counting and preparing for pick-up as well as handling the in-coming linen.
• Participate in making beds in guest rooms or residences as needed.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and repair, or report need of repair, as appropriate.
• Observe and report the need for repairs to facilities, furniture, fixtures, etc.
• Participate in receiving campus supplies, deliveries and putting away as needed.
• Participate in campus snow and ice salting as needed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Some high school education.
• Housekeeping and/or general maintenance experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbal and written, with residents and staff.
• Dependability and common sense, and the ability to organize daily cleaning schedule to finish each day’s assignment. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work within standard policy and procedures, with limited direct supervision.
• An interest in and desire to work with older adults is desired.
• May require availability on weekends.

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Compensation Pay Range:

$15.00 - $19.46 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $15.00 - $19.46 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
• • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.