Housekeeping Aide

Description

The Housekeeping Aide provides cleaning services according to established schedule and productivity standards to ensure the facility is maintained according to corporate policies, housekeeping guidelines and individual resident needs or requests.

 

Shift(s):

 

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday with weekend rotation

 

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

 

We offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental and life insurance, 403B retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage.
• Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Amenities! Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount.  For both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees! 

Requirements

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

 

• Remove all soiled linens/towels and all solid waste from each assigned apartment to ensure quality infection control; sanitize all containers in the process
• Make beds according to departmental standards for assigned areas
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and kitchens and provide clean bed linens and towels according to departmental standards to minimize the spread of germs and ensure sanitary conditions
• Perform high and low dusting throughout apartments and public areas to provide clean ventilation of areas
• Perform floor care to consist of sweeping, vacuuming and mopping according to departmental standards to provide a clean and safe environment
• Provide and stock supplies as required according to departmental standards
• Provide accurate/updated information on linen information form to ensure accurate information for all staff having to service each department
• Clean and maintain equipment, storage area and work station according to departmental standards to ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of equipment and work station
• Additional duties as assigned

 

EQUIPMENT:

• Vacuum cleaner, cleaning cart
• Mop, wringer, bucket
• Duster, broom, dust pan
• Ladder

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking, bending, standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling approximately 95% of the time
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance,  26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to push/pull up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Ability to climb a ladder

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Ability to communicate effectively; to collaborate with team members and other departments
• Ability to read work assignments and to communicate with residents/staff through verbal and written instructions

 

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• OSHA Certification

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency or combination of education and experience to fulfill requirements and essential duties of the position
• One to two years directly related work experience

 

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with seniors
• Previous healthcare experience
• Previous hospitality experience

 

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Exceptional customer service skills and the desire to work in an environment with high standards and expectations
• Caring and compassion to residents, families, staff and guests
• Dedication and compliance with attendance policies
• Ability to take the initiative, a self-starter
• Personal effectiveness

• Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check

 

Summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

 

As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount. 

 

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond. 

 

Westminster Canterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Continuing care retirement community providing comprehensive senior living services.