Housekeeper

Description

The primary responsibility of the Housekeeper is to clean all assigned areas daily with attention to standards of quality, quantity, and safety. Full time opportunities are available. Rotating weekends are required. $ 3.00/hr shift differential on weekends worked!

• Thoroughly clean rooms as assigned following established techniques and procedures within scheduled time constraints.
• Report housekeeping and maintenance requests by completing the appropriate form within an appropriate time frame. Also report all unsafe working conditions or equipment malfunctions immediately to the supervisor.
• Clean floors; dry mop, wet mop, and sweep when and where necessary.
• Vacuum carpets and rugs and put them back in appropriate areas.
• Use appropriate cleaning agents for designated areas; furniture polish treated cloth for furniture, damp cloth for window sills, etc.
• Clean and disinfect resident and public bathrooms while checking and replacing necessary supplies to maintain an adequate supply.
• Clean stairways, elevators, entrances, and exits inside and out removing loose debris.
• Clean light fixtures, handrails, and hallway pictures on a routine basis; use disinfectant for handrails if necessary.
• Remove all trash from designated work areas daily and dispose of it properly.
• Maintain equipment used to perform daily duties ensuring cleanliness and inventory of supplies. This includes cleaning carts, buckets, mops, dusting cloths, etc.
• Makes beds after room has been sterilized and/or on request from a resident for a set fee.

Culture & Work Environment:

Join a team where you are proud of the community in which you work. At Sunnyside, we want each team member to S.H.I.N.E both on and off campus (Service Before Self, Hospitality with Heart, Inspiring Excellence in Each Other, Nothing Less Than The Best, and Enjoy your Journey). You can rise into your new career path with a plethora of flexibility, growth opportunities, a safe learning environment, on-site training, and an engaging/motivational atmosphere. Sunnyside is a not-for-profit Senior Living life plan community situated on 150 acres in the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, Virginia. More than 500 residents call Sunnyside their home. Residents have the option to live in a variety of levels of living including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Long-Term Care. Across our beautiful campus, residents can enjoy various amenities and services including an on-site restaurant, an award-winning vitality center, salon services, therapy services, fishing ponds, walking trails, and much more! We offer generous paid time off (even if you work part-time), professional development opportunities, a safe and fun environment, and flexibility. 

• Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Scheduling 
• Access to an Orthopedic Specialist (MD Ortho) 
• Growth Opportunities
• On-Site Training
• Health Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick 
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Access to On-Site Wellness Center
• And More!

Requirements

 Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Prior experience in cleaning field preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Current Virginia driver’s license and meets driver eligibility requirements per Sunnyside policy HR069.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain its’ integrity. Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach when engaging with all individuals.

Physical & Environmental Considerations:

This job operates both indoors and outdoors with normal lighting   levels, comfortable temperature ranges, good air quality, ventilation and   moderate noise levels. General   housekeeping environment with varying indoor floor surfaces and outdoor surfaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to   successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently   required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull   items weighing 35 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs. The position   requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to   follow written and oral instructions and procedures. General hazards related to   housekeeping duties. Hazards related   to exposure to cleaning supplies. Minimal hazards if safety precautions are followed and personal   protective equipment is used when needed. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially   infectious materials while emptying trash or cleaning. 

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