Housekeeper– Assisted Living

Pay Range: $16-17/HR

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ACC Senior Services is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of culturally sensitive senior care and services in the Sacramento region. Based out of the Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, and with over 50 years of experience, ACC offers a continuum of supportive services for older adults and their family caregivers. At ACC we provide older adults with the comforts of home, the care of family.

Eligible team members may elect the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Kaiser & Sutter plans available)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Employee Meal Options
• Employee Discount Program (BenefitHub)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the ACC properties to the highest standards and providing excellent customer service to the residents at ACC Greenhaven Terrace. Reports directly to the ACC Greenhaven Terrace Maintenance Manager. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains facilities in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning, and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
• Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.
• Responsible for the disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials. Removes trash (including recycling, taking shredding bag to nursing home as required). Follows a printed schedule to complete all task on a daily, weekly monthly or as-needed schedule.
• Provides housekeeping to individual resident units according to a monthly schedule.
• Assists with unit turnover tasks such as floor care, cleaning appliances, and washing interior windows.
• Handles various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Must comply with all government regulations (OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.).
• Reports any needed repairs immediately to supervisor.
• Provides daily interior and exterior cleaning of the community room and related common areas.
• Mops floors with appropriate (germicidal) solution.
• Dust mops floor with treated dust mop.
• Dusts furniture and fixtures, mini-blinds and horizontal dusting.
• Cleans bathrooms (commodes, sinks, vanity areas, mirrors, etc.).
• Cleans windows and window tracks.
• Vacuums floors and edges.
• Maintains and cares for all equipment on Housekeeping Cart.
• Maintains good public relations with ACC Greenhaven Terrace residents, program participants and volunteers.
• Stocks Housekeeping Cart at end of shift.
• Has a basic understanding of infection control.
• Has a basic knowledge of chemical usage.

• Demonstrates compliance with ACC policies, procedures, and standards.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or vocational training preferred.
• Effective English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in housekeeping activities and use of supplies preferred.
• Basic knowledge of infection control; understanding of chemical usage and safety body mechanics.
• Good character and a continuing reputation of personal integrity.
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding information about residents, program participants and their families. Strives to preserve resident and program participant privacy.
• Ability to understand and carry out directions or instructions, both written and verbal.
• Possession of a genuine interest and concern for persons suffering from dementia.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant, helpful and courteous manner with all residents, participants, personnel, volunteers, and visitors.
• Ability to maintain an understanding and accepting attitude with residents and program participants.
• Flexibility and willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Shall be at least 18 years of age.
• Shall be required to submit fingerprints for a criminal record review. Fingerprint clearance and submission of Criminal Record Statement is required (LIC508).
• Certified in first aid preferred.
• Possess and maintain good personal hygiene. Acceptable personal grooming and cleanliness.
• Shall demonstrate that their health condition allows them to perform the duties required and must submit an annual health screening report (LIC503).
• Knowledge and use of proper body mechanics and safety mechanics. Compliance with all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations is required.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds, move furniture or equipment (with use of proper Personal Protective Equipment and assistance).
• Ability to communicate in one or more Asian or Pacific Islander languages desired.
• Some knowledge in maintenance preferred.
• Experience working with volunteers preferred.