Residential Housekeeper Givens Estates - Asheville, NC

Givens Communities; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Environmental Services Team Members to join their mission of enhancing the lives of older adults. This role goes beyond traditional housekeeping, as you will work directly with residents to maintain their homes, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. With a focus on dignity and respect, you will play a vital role in fostering independence within the community. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with numerous benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance with dental and vision

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Educational assistance

Flexible spending account

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness in various settings.
• Experience in housekeeping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of residences and common areas.
• Build rapport with residents and team members.

Skills

Housekeeping

Safety Awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

We also have some pretty great benefits:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage!!)
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 days of PTO before your 90 days
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more!

The Environmental Services Team at Givens Estates , a leading continuing care retirement community in Asheville, has two full-time housekeeping positions available with Independent Living which includes our Friendship Park.

This is not your typical housekeeping position. In this role, you will be working with our residents in their own homes to provide cleaning services needed for them to thrive independently in their homes and community. As a Environmental Services Team Member, you hold a meaningful and vital position where you positively impact the lives of our residents, visitors, and fellow team members every day.

Hours & Availability: The schedule is Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

What you'll do:

• Maintain high levels of facility cleanliness and appearance by ensuring that residences, common areas, administrative areas are kept clean and well-maintained by following assignments for bed making, cleaning the floors, furniture, draperies, blinds, window sills, trash cans, toilets, sinks, mirrors, etc. in each accommodation and common areas
• Be part of the Environmental Services team and openly share your ideas and goals
• Build rapport and trust in our services with residents and fellow team members

What you'll need:

• Ability to move, bend, and lift regularly throughout shift
• Take personal responsibility for safety in the workplace
• High School or GED equivalent is preferred
• Previous Housekeeping experience preferred

Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour, plus our comprehensive benefits package!

Still curious about what Givens is all about?It's kind of a long story , but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already havefour communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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