What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry/Housekeeping Aide Day shift position at Bridges at Ankeny?
What You Can Expect:
You will love The Bridges at Ankeny for the meaningful work, stability, and excellent team environment!
Hi! We’re thrilled you’re thinking about joining us:
The Bridges at Ankeny prides itself on a passion for excellence in patient care! We’re under new management, creating an exceptional candidate experience for those seeking employment and a positive, progressive, and fun career path for those who join our team! There is so much here at Bridges, and we take pride in selecting the best-skilled professionals who align with our goal of excellence in patient care!
Reasons to join us:
- If you enjoy cleaning and visiting with elderly residents, we invite you to join our team
- An inspiring leadership team that believes in providing a fun and diverse culture supporting a lifelong career with the Bridges at Ankeny.
- The ability to get to know our residents and their families
- A defined career path – you can start and build a rewarding career with us
- Tuition reimbursement assistance
- Robust and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Matching 401k, Life and Disability insurance, and more
- Benefits effective 1st day following 60 days of employment
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Daily Pay!
- Annual Income Increases (at the discretion of the market)
- Consistent support from the Regional Operations and facility staff
- And so much more!
Here’s what you will do:
*Clean and service assigned areas
*Perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis as assigned by the Maintenance Director.
*Assemble materials and supplies from the supply room and transport them to the work area
*Clean assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with specific cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease
*Use damp, disinfectant-treated cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust window sills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion
*Scour and polish sinks, tubs, mirrors, and other areas as required
*Replenish supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items
*Request help in moving heavy furniture and in turning mattresses
*Report any mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in assigned area to the Maintenance Director.
*Wash walls and ceilings using water, cleaning solutions, sponge, and cloths
*Gather and dispose of trash, wash wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and reline with plastic bags
*Remove soiled linen from all areas
Essential For You To Have as a Bridges Housekeeper:
*Physical ability to stand, stoop, pull, push, and lift up to 25 lbs
*Ability to follow oral or written instructions
**This is a full-time day position in a healthcare facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required of you
