Housekeeper │Part-Time │7am - 3pm │Weekends Only

Bethesda Health Group; Royal Heights (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to perform routine cleaning of assigned areas to high cleanliness standards. You will sanitize rooms, prepare spaces after resident discharge, and maintain safe, clean environments in Senior and Assisted Living settings.

You will report maintenance needs to supervisors and support daily operations with flexibility on duties.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Institutional housekeeping experience preferred
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to demonstrate correct use of work-related chemicals, supplies, tools and equipment
• Ability to collaborate with others to provide optimal customer service
• Ability to lift and transport objects weighing up to 65lbs
• Ability to stoop, bend, walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to work from a ladder
• Ability to push and move equipment and furniture
• Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with required equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of assigned areas to high standards
• Sanitize rooms and prepare for resident discharge
• Clean apartments in Senior/Assisted Living settings after move or renovations
• Note maintenance needs and report to Housekeeping Supervision
• Move and rearrange furniture and equipment as needed
• Set up and breakdown for meetings, banquets, and classes
• Maintain safety and cleanliness guidelines at all times
• Communicate changes in resident status to supervisor or staff
• Cross-train on multiple floors and neighborhoods

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning chemicals handling

Vacuum cleaners

Ladder safety

Job description

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

Summary

Performs routine cleaning of assigned areas using standard cleaning supplies and disinfectants to high standards of cleanliness and disinfecting as directed. Upon resident discharge, sanitizes room contents for a terminal clean. In Senior or Assisted Living settings, cleans apartments as assigned after resident move and/or following renovations to prep for new resident(s) ensuring to note maintenance needs, carpet staining/damage and reporting completed room with these notes to Housekeeping Supervision. All cleaning is to be performed following established procedures. Reports any resident's belongings left behind to Supervisor. Moves and/or relocates furniture, furnishings, and equipment upon resident room changes, discharge, or move out. Handles initial room setup and breakdown for meetings, banquets, and classes. Cares for hard surface floors sets up "Caution-Wet Floor" signs, dust mops, damp mops, according to established policies. Cares for carpet/upholstery: spot cleans soil on carpets, entry mats, runners, and upholstered furniture as needed. Ensures all assigned rooms or apartments are cleaned as scheduled; daily for LTC and weekly for Senior and Assisted Living. Picks up and removes trash in assigned areas. Completes cleaning assignments in a timely manner and in accordance with housekeeping procedures. Maintains department equipment in a clean, safe condition. Cleans and performs nominal maintenance on upright vacuum, work carts, and equipment; removes unsafe equipment from service. Meets safety and cleanliness guidelines 100% of the time. Cross trained on multiple floors/neighborhoods. Shows good communication with clinical and non-clinical staff to efficiently execute daily tasks in assigned areas. Communicates any changes in status of resident(s) to supervisor or clinical staff. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Institutional housekeeping experience preferred
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to demonstrate correct use of work-related chemicals, supplies, tools and equipment
• Ability to collaborate with others in order to provide optimal customer service
• Ability to lift and transport objects weighing up to 65lbs
• Ability to stoop, bend, walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to work from a ladder
• Ability to push and move equipment and furniture
• Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with required equipment

Pay range: $15.00 - $19.13 per hour

Category: Housekeeping