Maintenance Assistant/Housekeeping Associate

Avanti Senior Living at Augusta Pines; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Senior Living at Augusta Pines is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain clean, safe living areas for our residents. Your role goes beyond cleaning; you’ll engage warmly with residents, greet them in the rooms, and help create a welcoming atmosphere with a caring presence.

You will assist with routine housekeeping and collaborate with the Maintenance Director on make-ready tasks and minor repairs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and vary schedules.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean resident rooms and common areas following company cleaning standards to ensure safety and comfort for residents.
• Assist Maintenance Director with make-ready tasks, painting and minor repairs as needed.
• Share housekeeping duties as scheduled and follow supervisor instructions for cleaning techniques and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director or Supervisor.

Skills

Compassion for seniors

Strong work ethic

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Mops/cleaning tools

Job description

Description

Job Description:

STOP: If you think you are just applying for a housekeeping/maintenance assistant position you are going to be surprised. Yes, that is the position, but it is so much more than performing the duties of the position, you are an Impression Maker. What does it mean to make an impression? You make an impression by making an impact in our community with the residents. Your presence when you enter the room is vital. Instead of just announcing you are there to clean their room, you say good morning, ask the resident what their plans are for the day. Look around the room at their pictures, etc. and start a conversation with them. Letting a resident know you care about them makes a huge impression. We also want you to have fun, yes, we said have fun. Your job is tough, but having fun makes this position fulfilling. When you do that, the responsibilities you are about to read are much easier to accomplish. So what are those responsibilities? The Housekeeper is responsible for thoroughly cleaning resident rooms and common areas using company cleaning techniques and quality standards to help provide a safe quality environment for residents and most of all HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!

Essential Functions:

• Assist Maintenance Director in apartment make ready, painting, minor repairs as needed.
• Sharing housekeeping responsibilities once a week, as schedule. Cleaning techniques and quality standards will be as instructed by Supervisor, Executive Director and company policy to include but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, and removing resident trash.
• Clean other areas of community on a routine or as-needed basis, as instructed and requested by Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director or Supervisor.

Requirements

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Must interact and demonstrate compassion and caring toward seniors.
• Must demonstrate exemplary work ethics.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the facility quickly and be able to physically assist residents and/or staff in event of emergency.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English for safety reasons and to properly, clearly, and compassionately communicate with residents, families, co-workers, etc.
• Must have the ability to work rotating shifts as needed and to work at times, days or positions other than those scheduled.
• Be observant, take initiative, help with work orders.

Preferences:

• Prior commercial or residential care housekeeping experience (hospital, hotel, healthcare, etc.)
• Handyman experience preferred