WellAge is an established and recognized leader driving high-quality service innovation for seniors and value for our investors.

WellAge" means "aging well," inspiring our focus to create innovative and customer-driven models filled with personalized and meaningful living experiences.

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU AS A WELLAGE EMPLOYEE?

• Daily Pay Advance Option Available
• Holiday Pay (when working on a major holiday)
• Overtime Pay available (when working over 40 hours a week or 12 hours in one business day)
• Sick time pay accrual
• Additional Paid Time Off accrual in addition to sick time accrual
• Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and more!

The Housekeeper will perform the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the community.

The person in this position will ensure the community is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current and existing federal and state regulations and established company policy and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Cleaning Duties :

Clean / polish furnishing, fixtures, ledges, room heating / cooling units, etc., in resident apartments and recreational areas daily as instructed

Clean windows / mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance / exit ways

Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp / wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc.

Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting,

Clean walls and ceiling by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.

Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning / disinfecting solutions

Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators

Discard waste / trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liner

Clean work / supply carts, equipment, etc. as necessary and directed

Perform terminal cleaning procedures, as instructed, when a resident is discharged, and / or transferred

Assure that work / cleaning procedures schedules are followed as closely as practical

Housekeeping Duties :

Seek new methods and principles and incorporate them into housekeeping practices

Maintain appearance of housekeeping areas in a safe, clean, and comfortable manner

Perform assigned day-to-day housekeeping functions

Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments and established housekeeping procedures

Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner

Assure that work / assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times, including before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day

Assure that an adequate inventory or housekeeping supplies are maintained

Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, apartment call lights, etc., to the supervisor as soon as practical

Keep work / assignment areas free of hazardous objects, such as protruding mop / broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.

Quality Standard Duties :

Ensures established infection control practices are maintained when performing housekeeping measures

Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies

Report all hazardous conditions or equipment

Follow established fire-safety policies and procedures

Report all accidents / incidents to the supervisor

Maintain the confidentiality of resident-care information

Department Duties :

Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested

Honor resident's personal property

Turn in all found articles to the supervisor

Attend departmental and staff meetings

Attend and participate in in-service education classes and on-the-job training programs

All other duties as requested

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

Properly use supplies and maintain equipment; follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instruction, etc.

Understands proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

EDUCATION :

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

EXPERIENCE

One-year experience in a senior living community or hospitality company (preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Frequent walking per shift

Frequent standing per shift while cleaning

Lifting 1-20# frequently, 21-35# occasionally, 36-70# rarely

Pushing 1-20# frequently, 21-35# occasionally, 36-70# rarely

Pulling 1-20# frequently, 21-35# occasionally, 36-70# rarely

Bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling, crawling and climbing

Use of large and small housekeeping equipment

WellAge is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Last updated : 2024-05-04