Housekeeping Assistant

Heritage Senior Communities; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Senior Communities is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant (Part Time) in Byron Township, Michigan. The role involves thorough cleaning of resident apartments and common areas, with attention to sanitation and safety.

A positive, respectful attitude toward residents is essential, along with the ability to follow English directions and pass a background check. Candidates should be comfortable with lifting, repetitive cleaning tasks, and working every other weekend with rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• Positive and respectful attitude toward the elderly.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions provided in English.
• Maturity and ability to meet job demands.
• Experience in health care, hotel housekeeping or laundry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Thorough cleaning of resident apartments as assigned, including vacuuming, windows, dusting, bathrooms.
• Clean all common areas including dining room, lobby and community room.
• Dust furniture, lamps, handrails, baseboards and fixtures.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms in apartments and common areas.
• Check furniture and report issues to supervisor as needed.
• Empty trash and dispose of recyclables according to guidelines.
• Store products and equipment safely and properly.
• Collect and sort soiled laundry and launder resident items per labeling.
• Fold or hang laundered items according to resident preference.

Skills

English literacy

Patient care attitude

Healthcare housekeeping (preferred)

Job description

Housekeeping Assistant Part Time

Wage Range: $15.00- $17.00 (Based on Experience)

Qualifications: Positive and respectful attitude toward the elderly, including those who may be physically frail or have dementia. Ability to read, write and follow directions provided in English. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Experience in health care of hotel housekeeping or laundry is preferred, but not essential.

Must be able to pass the state mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing.

Essential Functions

• 1. Thorough cleaning of all resident apartments as assigned – including vacuuming; washing windows; dusting; cleaning toilet, shower, sink and bathroom floor.
• 2. Emptying of resident waste baskets (checking for accidental disposal of hearing aids, dentures, eye glasses or valuables.
• 3. Cleaning of all common areas as assigned – including dining room, beverage area, lobby, community room, etc. including dusting, vacuuming, washing windows, polishing chrome or brass.
• 4. Dusting all furniture, lamps/light fixtures, handrails, baseboards, etc.
• 5. Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms (common and resident apartment) including toilet, sinks, and floors. Polish chrome and stainless steel. Refill paper towels and toilet tissue. Replace soap dispenser when empty or very low.
• 6. Check furniture for debris, spots, nicks etc. and repair or report to supervisor as appropriate.
• 7. Empties trash and remove from building to dumpster. Properly dispose of cardboard and boxes. Proper disposal of recyclables.
• 8. Use safe and proper techniques for chemicals and cleaning solutions. Follows directions for use of all cleaning products and equipment.
• 9. Properly stores products, tools, supplies and housekeeping carts.
• 10. Collect soiled laundry from designated collection points.
• 11. Sort laundry, inspect for spots, stains, tears etc. and take action as needed.
• 12. Launder resident personal items in keeping with label instructions. DO NOT MIX RESIDENT Laundry.
• 13. Fold or hang according to resident preference.
• 14. Iron as needed.
• 15. Return laundered items to resident promptly.
• 16. Proper use and maintenance of equipment.

General Responsibilities

• 1. Be a good will ambassador for this living center.
• 2. Comply with Life Safety policies and periodic “drills.”
• 3. Participate in training opportunities.
• 4. Report safety and health hazards to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• 5. Work cooperatively with others on the same shift and across shifts.
• 6. Report to work as scheduled.
• 7. Treat all residents with dignity and respect.
• 8. Observe residents for any change in condition (physical, emotional, cognitive or behavioral).
• 9. Communicate any change in condition to the Shift Supervisor.
• 10. Comply with infection control protocols.
• 11. Compliance with all Resident Rights including confidentiality.
• 12. Compliance with the guidelines stated in the Employee Handbook.
• 13. Other duties as assigned or as may be necessary to meet the goals and objectives of this living center.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• 1. Able to lift 50#.
• 2. Able to stand, bend, twist, turn, stoop, squat, sit, kneel, pull, push, and walk long distances on hard surfaces, for extended periods of time.
• 3. Able to perform physically repetitive work.
• 4. Able to tolerate exposure to cold and hot temperatures.
• 5. Able to work with strong smells and chemicals.
• 6. Able to operate equipment such as a vacuum cleaner, washing machine, clothes dryer, carpet cleaner, steam iron, etc.
• 7. Ability to move furniture and boxes.
• 8. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents, co-workers, and supervisors.
• 9. Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions in English.
• 10. Emotional stability to appropriately handle resident care needs, including chronic illness, challenging behaviors, dementia-related issues, and death of residents.

Additional Job Details

• Must be able to work every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Job Types: Part-time

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