Concordia at Ridgewood place, a personal care facility in Plum, offers an affordable lifestyle that allows our residents to relax and embrace life, with the goal of maintaining safety and independence. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!
Position Summary
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the clean and presentable appearance of the facility.
Qualifications:
Caring, compassionate, and understanding
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Housekeeping experience is preferable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs general housekeeping duties such as: vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, emptying waste containers, cleaning and sanitizing, and dusting in common areas, hallways, rest rooms and resident rooms, deep cleaning all vacated rooms to prepare for the next resident, washing windows, replenishing supplies, scrubbing/polishing floors and carpets.
Handles, mixes, stores, and disposes of chemicals safely and properly.
Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition.
Moves furniture, such as beds, dressers, etc. from one room to another as needed with assistance.
Assists with special projects as requested such as stripping and re-finishing floors, carpet shampooing, wall washing, etc.
Resident laundry done on designated days
Commits to high ethical standards and complies with the Code of Conduct, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and Concordia policies & procedures. Maintains confidentiality of resident and employee records and information. Has a duty to report compliance concerns, significant legal risk questions, fraud, and abuse, suspected or actual misconduct to a supervisor/manager or to the Corporate Compliance Officer.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
SPEAKING
Ability to speak clearly and effectively with residents, families, coworkers and other groups of
Customers. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies and procedures, and operating instructions. Ability to write routine reports, notes and correspondence.
HEARING
Hearing level or accommodations sufficient to use the telephone and to communicate with residents, families, coworkers and other groups of customers.
SEEING
Vision level or accommodations sufficient to perform functions to/from/within buildings, rooms, apartments, to complete/review required reports, notes, documentation and to use a computer. Near/far acuity and depth perception are required to operate equipment.
TWISTING/BENDING
Climbing, balancing, stooping, bending and twisting, grasping and feeling, standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, lifting above the head. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or move up to 50 pounds independently.
REPETITIVE MOTIONS
Repetitive motions include writing, typing or entering information on the computer.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Temperature range from outside seasonal temperatures to inside temperatures of 65-80 degrees, varying if you work in laundry or kitchen. Each service line has a list of hazardous materials used.
May be exposed to blood and body fluids, which may contain HIV and/or HBV. Must exhibit proper precaution and skill when floors are wet and slippery.
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Good Working Conditions
Excellent Staffing Ratios
Credit Union
Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
Paid Holidays
Shift Premiums
Competitive Wages
Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Call-Out Incentive
Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance
On the job training
Employee Assistance Program
Education Seminars and In-services
Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Free Parking
Discounted Meal Plans
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.