What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping position at Foxdale Village?
Description
About us:
Foxdale Village, a life plan community guided by Quaker values, is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in State College, PA. Foxdale was founded in 1985 by members of the State College Friends Meeting and is founded on the values of treating all with dignity and respect. Foxdale is regarded as a premier healthcare facility both locally and nationally and has been voted "Best Retirement Community in State College, PA" for over a decade. Foxdale Village includes 57 apartments and 148 cottages and offers a range of health services with 46 beds in skilled nursing for short and long-term care, two memory care neighborhoods, and 55 beds in personal care, all with private accommodations We currently have an opportunity for a new Housekeeper to join our team.
We are hiring for Full-Time and Part-Time positions!
Full-Time position and expected work 40 hours per week Monday-Friday, (8am-4:30pm) and every other holiday.
Part-Time position and expected work 20 hours per week (7am-3:30pm) and every other weekend/holiday.
Housekeeper Job Summary:
Responsible for maintaining a clean environment according to facility standards, for residents and employees.
Full-Time Benefits:
- Competitive rate of pay
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
- Short Term, Long Term, and Life Insurance Plans
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Time and a half pay for holidays worked
- 403 (B) retirement program with Match Options
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Events
- Career Development Opportunities
- Years of Service Recognition Program
- Accessible via CATA’s Atherton Connect bus route
Essential Job Functions:
- Dust furniture, windowsills and pictures, disinfect handrails and clean woodwork. Empty wastebaskets.
- Clean sinks and counter tops, mirrors, tubs, showers, toilets, wipe walls as needed, (personal toiletries Anthony and Darlington only), etc
- Disinfect beds and mattresses (Anthony and Darlington)
- Document refrigerator, freezer and water temperatures (Anthony and Darlington)
- Clear tables after all meals (Anthony)
- Vacuum carpet and tile floors
- Assist the residents in pet clean up
- Scrub or mop all tile floors, spot clean and shampoo carpet
- Fill various dispensers as required
- Attend to any tabs that may sound until a nurse can assist
- Wash windows and Foxdale Village’s curtains
- Wash sheets and make beds as requested in independent living
- Clean rooms or apartments for turnover in a timely manner
- Complete Service Requisition forms and give to Maintenance (e.g. leaks, loose floor tile, broken windows, etc)
- Clean oven and inside of refrigerator (Independent Living at resident request)
- Ensure that appropriate linens are delivered to (Anthony and Darlington 2nd shift)
- Wash linen from the kitchen, cleaning rags and mops. Fill washer for Janitor to start (2nd shift)
- Assist residents by Foxtrotter or wheel chair to functions within the campus.
- Complete extra cleaning schedule of each cart
- Assume responsibility for emergency cell phone and 2 way radios as a means to respond to resident and staff issues. Contact maintenance/Grounds/Security Staff in the event that an emergency situation requires further attention.
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or its equivalent is strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of six months to one-year of related experience is preferred.
Language: Must be able to effectively communicate in English.
Math: Must be able to complete tasks using basic mathematical skills.
Licenses/Certifications: Must possess a valid PA Driver’s License.
Foxdale Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job type: Full-time, Part-Time/ Non-Exempt.