Memory Care - Housekeeper - Full Time

Sweeping Corporation of America; Yakima (WA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sweeping Corporation of America seeks a Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe and pleasing environment for residents in a senior community. The role focuses on dignity, privacy and independence while performing daily housekeeping tasks and following safety and infection control practices.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, English proficiency and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to relate positively with residents, families and staff.
• Maintain clean, safe environment for residents and visitors.

Aufgaben

• Performs day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Operates and maintains housekeeping equipment safely.
• Complies with infection control practices.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime when needed.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Compassion for seniors

Interpersonal communication

Flexible schedule

Independent worker

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Housekeeper

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeper helps create a joyful and vibrant community by maintaining a beautiful environment, keeping the community tidy, clean, sanitary, and pleasing to the senses.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supports dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for residents.
• Performs the day-to-day housekeeping functions as assigned.
• Must have high standards of cleanliness.
• Ensures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.
• Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.
• Follows established Infection Control practices when performing housekeeping procedures.
• Must be capable of operating and maintaining all housekeeping/laundry equipment (i.e., commercial washer/dryer, buffing machines, etc.).
• Ability to work safely and to recognize potentially dangerous situations.
• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays current on system assigned tasks and duties.
• Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
• Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)
• Maintains current food handler’s card

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; lifting 25-40 pounds constantly. Reaching below shoulder height frequently. Kneel; stoop and squat are required occasionally. Stand six out of eight hours.