Housekeeper

Mercy Ridge Retirement Community in Timonium, Maryland is seeking a Housekeeper to join our team! This is a full time non-exempt position, which may include overtime on an as needed basis. Under the supervision of the Director of Environmental Services, the Housekeeper is primarily responsible for the daily cleanliness and sanitation of all assigned common areas, hallways, residential units, rest rooms, dining rooms, offices and furniture to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

Essential Functions: 

• General cleaning duties consisting of cleaning: ceilings, vents, exhaust fans, light fixtures, windows, mirrors, walls, doors, cove base, tile floors, carpets, showers, bathtubs, sinks, toilets, furniture, refrigerators, waste containers, cleaning equipment, cleaning carts, elevators, handrails, telephones, televisions and stairs. In addition, tasks may include floor care (vacuuming, extracting, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and spotting).
• May be assigned to work as part of the annual cleaning team doing a deep cleaning of the resident apartments. 
• Keeps all housekeeping storage facilities in a clean, organized manner. 
• Is placed on a rotating weekend and holiday schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and follow written and verbal directions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public.
• Position requires a minimum of one to three years experience in Housekeeping, preferably in a hospitality or health care environment.

We Offer: 

• Health & Dental (single and family coverage)
• FSA- Flexible Spending Account
• Group Term Life Insurance paid by Mercy Ridge
• 401(k) plan with company match (must be 21 years or older and employed six months to participate)
• AFLAC options for voluntary benefits such as Short Term Disability (STD)
• Legal Resources
• Long Term Care with Life Insurance Rider
• PTO time – this includes sick (MHWFA), vacation and personal time 
• Holiday Pay – Six observed Holidays. In addition, birthday holiday and one multicultural holiday in a calendar year.
• Tuition Reimbursement, wellness credit, employee referral incentive
• Employee Assistance Program
• One complimentary meal provided during shift (valued at $10)
• Employee Recognition Incentive Program & Appreciation events: birthday movie tickets, turkey at thanksgiving

Please note we are not on a bus line.

Background check, physical and drug test required for employment. To learn more about Mercy Ridge visit our website at www.mercyridge.com .  EOE

Salary : $10