What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Utility Housekeeper 8:00am-4:30pm position at Homestead Village, Inc.?
Homestead Village, is a thriving non-profit, CARF-CCAC accredited, Life Plan Community located just outside vibrant Downtown Lancaster. We are seeking someone who is highly skilled, enthusiastic, & excellent customer service skills to join our compassionate community as we enhance independence and dignity for all our Residents. Our Housekeepers are critical to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our residents and the entire community.
Location - Main Building
Base Pay - Determined based upon years of experience; starting rate $16.50 with no experience
Qualifications:
- 1 year experience in general housekeeping is preferred
- Ability to clearly communicate with residents & co-workers to meet resident needs.
- Work cooperatively with household team members to accomplish objectives
- Flexible & responds to change and easily considers new approaches.
- Able to read menus, diet sheets, special diets.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be honest and dependable.
- Excellence in customer service.
- Adheres to the Company Wide Behaviors.
Essential Job Responsibilities and Objectives:
- Complies with policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices including safety, infection control, & snatiation regulations for housekeeping and laundry
- Attends and participates in Quality Assurance & performance improvement activities.
- Interacts with other household team members in a positive and contributing manner.
- Clean movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures. Dust, spot clean or wash, disinfect, as necessary. Empty and clean waste baskets. Straighten and/or rearrange furniture, as necessary.
- Keep household rooms & common areas clean using routine cleaning standards per a schedule.
- Establish warm, respectful relationships with residents, family members, & team members.
- Provide appropriate floor care after meals and as needed.
- Perform emergency housekeeping assignments when necessary.
- Vacuum carpets. Dry, wet mop and disinfect floor surfaces.
- Perform basic housekeeping tasks such as sanitize bathrooms, wash windows & mirrors.
- Maintain housekeeping equipment in performing duties. Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits: all benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
- Medical
- Dental & Vision - 100% covered by Employer
- Short Term Disability - 100% covered by Employer
- Group Term Life Insurance - up to $50,000 - 100% covered by Employer
- 401k or Roth IRA; max employer match is 4.5%
- Accrual Banks: Vacation & Sick Time
- Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Education Assistance Program
- Funeral Leave
- Holiday pay; including your Birthday as a recognized Holiday
- Homestead Village accepts EEOC exemption requests.
Experience
Preferred- 1 year(s): floor care experience
Education
Preferred- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Salary : $50,000 - $100,000
