Our Mission

                                                                                                                “Preparing Our Community to Meet Life’s challenges.”

We help everyone who comes to our door with resources for both immediate needs and long-term goals. 

Our network of programs, services, and experiences strengthen individuals, families, and communities and provides opportunities for growth and economic stability. 

Come join our team!

When you become an employee at the Community Renewal Team (CRT), you will join a host of others with an average tenure of nine years of service.  Some of our employees have celebrated more than twenty years of service.  You’ll participate in fun activities, themed- employee appreciation events, organization sponsored golf tournaments, etc.   We celebrate the accomplishments of employees using our Wall of Excellence highlighting employees of the month. Opportunities to grow within the organization are plentiful.  Most of our employees started in entry level positions and have been promoted throughout their career.  

 BENEFITS                                                                                     

401K with a matching employer contribution, medical, dental, vision, HSA Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD)/Long- Term Disability (LTD), and an Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees are also able to participate in agency sponsored educational opportunities.  Eligible employees receive ten paid vacation days, six sick paid days annually, and two personal days paid annually.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Performs housekeeping and maintenance-related tasks, as directed, to ensure the operations of The Retreat run smoothly.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Dry mop floor removing completely dirt, debris, and miscellaneous matter from surface according to required frequency.
• Wet mop floor by completely covering floor with correct solution and removing all spillage, stains, dirt, debris and/or miscellaneous matter from fibers according to required frequency.
• Utilize figure 8 technique in hallways and large rooms, outlines areas to be wet mopped and works from farthest corner to doorway in smaller areas and/or patient rooms.
• Vacuums carpets removing all dust, dirt, debris and/or miscellaneous matter from fibers according to required frequency.  
• Thoroughly cleans offices (e.g. desks, file cabinets, chairs, shelves, office equipment and other furniture), walls, windows. Light fixtures, ceilings, furniture, equipment, and miscellaneous surfaces removing dust, dirt, debris and/or miscellaneous matter from the surface leaving a streak less, clean appearance according to required frequency.
• Thoroughly cleans and disinfects unoccupied and occupied apartments. (e.g. beds, furniture, fixtures, floors, walls, chairs, etc.)

• Demonstrate initiative (e.g. anticipates needs) make good use of time, sets priorities and take care of routine and emergency in the most efficient and effective manner.

• Disinfects all surfaces with germicidal detergent according to required frequency and as needed. This may include pet dander and waste.
• Thoroughly cleans and disinfects clinical areas by disinfecting all areas that come in contact with member or are exposed to potentially infectious materials.
• Checks and properly fills dispensers to meet the daily needs of the users
• Ensures trash, biomedical waste, white office paper, cans and bottles are packaged, transported, disposed or recycles according to established regulatory guidelines.
• Empties receptacles and/or pick then up according to required frequency.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• ·         Reacts appropriately to fire and emergency preparedness drills and events according to policies.
• ·         Report equipment repairs to his/her supervisor as soon as they are observed.
• ·         Leaves equipment clean and in good operating condition for the next co-worker.
• ·         Assists co-workers, members, visitors and volunteers in a respectful and dignified manner.
• ·         Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education:  High school diploma or GED

Minimum Years of Experience:  Up to six months of experience in the housekeeping field.

Demonstrate skills:   time management skills, attention to detail, communication skills, interpersonal and customer services skills.

Knowledge:    knowledge of housekeeping services in an Assist Living facility. Must pose knowledge in operating vacuums, carpet cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning offices.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, fumes, dusts, wetness, humidity, machinery, pet dander, pet waste (including cat litter and bird and dog droppings), indoor and outdoor gardening allergens, and toxic/poisonous agents.