What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Associate - Full Time position at Loomis Village?
At Loomis Communities, we open doors to positive aging . Building on our proud traditions of integrity, security and hospitality, our vision is for Loomis to always be a vibrant, welcoming community, providing resources to maximize well-being and personal fulfillment; while sharing our talents and strengths with all those whose lives we touch.
SUMMARY:
Make a lasting impression by joining our Housekeeping Team! As a Housekeeping Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our residents, guests, and staff enjoy a clean, safe, and healthy environment. You will have the opportunity to provide excellent customer service, collaborate with others, and promote teamwork with a positive attitude.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates an awareness of, a respect for and attention to the diversity of the people with whom they interact (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that is reflected in attitudes, behavior and services.
- Performs housekeeping functions in accordance with the seven step cleaning process to provide the highest quality cleaning services in all areas, including floor, carpet, and upholstery cleaning in hallways or common areas, as well as room set ups, laundry services and any other assigned tasks.
- Maintains housekeeping equipment and storage rooms in a safe, clean, orderly manner. Manage Loomis Community’s equipment resources in a responsible manner, reports any equipment concerns to supervisor. Required to properly and safely use cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and Loomis standards. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, always striving to exceed resident expectations while following current policies and procedures.
- Attends department and mandatory community meetings and completes required training.
- Complies with all CARF/CCAC guidelines and standards. Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Experience:
- 1 year of previous housekeeping experience
Skills/Competencies:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to relate well to all residents, including the emotionally upset, those with impaired communication ability and those dealing with emergency situations.
- Ability to utilize excellent critical thinking and decision making skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the public.
- Ability to report to work regularly and promptly.
- Ability to work beyond normal hours when necessary.