What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Housekeeper position at givenscommunities?
Givens Estates - Asheville, NC
Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions, so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.
We also have some pretty great benefits:
- Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage!!)
- Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 days of PTO before your 90 days
- Referral bonus program
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
- Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
- Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
- Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
The Environmental Services Team at Givens Estates, a leading continuing care retirement community in Asheville, has a Full-Time Housekeeping position available with Independent Living, which includes our Friendship Park.
This is not your typical housekeeping position. In this role, you will be working with our residents in their own homes to provide cleaning services needed for them to thrive independently in their homes and community. As a Environmental Services Team Member, you hold a meaningful and vital position where you positively impact the lives of our residents, visitors, and fellow team members every day.
The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
What you'll do:
- Maintain high levels of facility cleanliness and appearance by ensuring that residences, common areas, administrative areas are kept clean and well-maintained by following assignments for bed making, cleaning the floors, furniture, draperies, blinds, window sills, trash cans, toilets, sinks, mirrors, etc. in each accommodation and common areas
- Meet emergency cleaning situations;
- Be part of the Environmental Services team and openly share your ideas and goals
- Build rapport and trust in our services with residents and fellow team members
- Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor
What you'll need:
- A collaborative mindset
- Ability to move, bend, and lift regularly throughout shift
- Take personal responsibility for safety in the workplace
- High School or GED equivalent is preferred
- Previous Housekeeping experience preferred
Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour based on background and experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package!
Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.