What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Towne House?
Prairie Landing is Fort Wayne’s premier active adult community designed for those aged 55 and over. Nestled on a picturesque 60-acre property, part of a Life Plan Community, we offer a range of exceptional duplexes and single-family homes that provide a maintenance-free lifestyle. As a proud BHI Senior Living community, we partner with our sister community, The Towne House, to provide continued care, ensuring a vibrant community life with exceptional amenities and a focus on your long-term well-being. As one of the most well-respected and well-funded non-profit organizations in the Midwest, BHI Senior Living offers ten Life Plan Communities and two Active Adult Communities in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
As a Housekeeper, you help ensure the community remains safe, comfortable, and well-maintained for residents and team members. This role supports the overall operation of the community by responding to housekeeping needs and helping maintain the physical environment.
As a BHI Senior Living Community, The Prairie Landing staff are united in mission, we lead with compassion and provide opportunities to grow and thrive professionally.
Why you'll love working here:
- Supportive team environment
- Meaningful work serving seniors
- Competitive hourly pay
- Opportunity to make a visible impact in a close-knit community
- Paid time off
- 401k matching
- Access to free medical clinic
In this role you will:
1. Clean resident units, bathing areas, lounges, offices, hallways, dining area, common areas, public bathrooms, and other rooms as assigned.
2. Mop floors, vacuum, spot cleans carpeted areas, and empty trash.
3. Dust and/or wash furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
4. Wash windows and sills and other annual cleaning functions as required.
5. Clean public telephone and drinking fountains.
6. Clean and sanitize lavatories and toilet bowls inside and out.
7. Perform written cleaning procedures and follow written cleaning schedules for common areas, resident units, and health center rooms.
8. Keep all equipment and storage areas clean and orderly.
9. Transport and stock linens and other equipment.
10. Follow all written infection control procedures established by the community
Shift Details:
Full-time 7:30am - 3:30pm
Who you are:
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Ability to learn new skills and acquire job knowledge through on-the-job training and instruction to successfully meet job performance expectations.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
- A passion for working with the aging population
Preferred: High school diploma or GED and prior professional housekeeping experience.
The Towne House Retirement Community is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.