Housekeeping Part-time Every Other Weekend and 1 or 2 days a week - Gardens Assisted Living

The Gardens

Des Moines, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Assisted Living, Communication Skills, English Language, Furniture Moving, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Online Courses, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
3 days ago

Luther Park Community has an open part-time housekeeping position at our Gardens Assisted Living facility. This position would work every other weekend and 1 or 2 days a week.  We are looking for a self starter that works well as part of a team but is also responsible for their own work.  Our Housekeeping crew works independently with each housekeeper having their own assignments but also working as a team to help each other complete all daily tasks in a timely manner. 

 

Job Summary:

Carry out all cleaning duties as directed by the Director of Assisted Living

Ensure all daily and deep cleaning duties are adhered to

Maintain a high standard of personal presentation and hygiene

Ensure all cleaning chemicals are correctly and safely used and stored safely in locked cart

Adhere to correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

Be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the residents

Adhere to all policies and procedures that pertain to your position and department

Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, life 40 lbs., perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed. 90% of your day will be on your feet and walking

Dust, clean and polish all fixtures, furniture, curtains, baseboards, vents, windows, fans, top of door frames, top of windows, etc

Collect and properly dispose of trash

Move furniture and other heavy objects as required to clean

Check all electrical cords on beds and lamps for bare wires and report any issues to facilities

Assist with resident moves and prepare rooms for admissions


Weekend Responsibilities:

Clean common areas on all three floors

Clean two dining rooms after meals

Clean all public restrooms

Collect and properly dispose of trash

Ensure all cleaning chemicals are correctly and safely used and stored in locked cart

Deep clean public areas when necessary


We offer a great total compensation package including:

Competitive Salaries

401k Retirement Plan with 4% company match

PTO

Referral Bonuses

Uniform Voucher

Discount Meals


Requirements:

1 year or more experience in housekeeping; preferred but not mandatory

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Must possess good verbal communication skills

Must follow written and verbal direction from supervisor

Must attend all scheduled in-service meetings and/or complete all online classes in a timely manner

Ability to work alone as well as part of a team


BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, DRUG SCREEN AND TB TEST ARE REQUIRED


**Luther Park Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer**


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