Housekeeping Associate

Cottage Grove Place; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,116,000 - 47,279,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a House Associate responsible for cleaning scheduled residential units and public areas, maintaining safety and sanitation, and supporting residents and staff.

The role requires at least one year in hospitality or institutional housekeeping, and the ability to work under time pressure. You will follow policies, report repairs, and contribute to a positive living environment.

Qualifications

• One year of hospitality or institutional housekeeping experience.
• Ability to identify safety hazards and report repairs.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean scheduled residential units and common areas.
• Identify safety hazards and respond to emergencies.
• Use cleaning tools and chemicals safely.
• Communicate with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of windows, carpets, and furniture.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Job description

General Summary:

The House Associate is responsible for the execution of established work schedules within assigned area, in accordance with Facility and Departmental policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Duties:

• Cleans scheduled residential units and/or office space and public areas in a proper and professional manner.
• Maintains public and common areas of the facility in a safe, orderly and sanitary condition.
• Must be able to identify and report need for repairs, unsafe conditions and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Uses cleaning tools, equipment and chemicals safely and per instructions.
• Cleans interior and exterior windows on a scheduled basis.
• Communicates with residents, visitors and staff.
• Makes and/or changes resident beds, as scheduled.
• May clean carpets using vacuum machine.
• May clean furniture using vacuum machine.
• May be required to fill-in or assist in Laundry.
• Responsible for sanitizing floor or carpet after spills or accidents have been initially cleaned.
• Assists with the effective and efficient operation of the facility and participates in relevant activities.
• Conducts routine inspections of own area of assignment to ensure that departmental quality standards are achieved and maintained.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates appropriate action immediately.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
• Comply with CGP's Code of Conduct in all aspects of job including participation in training as offered and understands responsibility to report suspected violations.
• Function under intense time pressure.
• Get along with coworkers and works as a member of a team.

Other Duties:

• Follow established performance standards and performs duties according to facility policies and procedures.
• Report to work on time and work all scheduled days. On time is defined as being on your assigned work station at 7:30am.
• Reliable and consistent physical attendance, in compliance with our policies, is required
• Contributes to a positive, healthy and safe work environment.
• Accepts change in a positive manner.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned to maintain continued employment.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Hospitality Promises

1. We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We make you feel important.
7. We embrace and value our differences.
8. We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
9. We maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to the details.

Pay Range: $14.00-$16.50

Required:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in hospitality or institutional housekeeping.

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