Housekeeper, Healthcare

Overview

Hiring bonus: $1,250. This position is responsible for performing housekeeping duties and related administrative tasks as assigned by the Housekeeping Crew Lead.

• Cleans rooms and other premises of the facility by performing tasks such as dusting and cleaning blinds, furniture, and other surfaces; sorting, counting, folding, marking, and carrying linens.
• Turns mattresses and makes beds; moves and arranges furniture and hangs drapes; cleans and polishes metalwork and porcelain bathroom fixtures; spot-cleans walls and windows; empties wastebaskets and removes trash; removes soiled linens for laundering; replenishes room supplies.
• Reports any needed repairs to equipment, furniture, fixtures, and buildings to supervisor.
• Complies with all security procedures associated with entry to a secure facility.
• May provide direct services to adults with developmental disabilities.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) preferred with post-high school training in housekeeping operations preferred.
• Three (3) years general work experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write English to understand and interpret written procedures; ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Experience working with adults with disabilities preferred.

• Must pass a drug screening and a government background check, and have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work with and around various cleaning chemicals.
• Physical requirements:
  
  stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, carry laundry bundles, lift up to 25 lbs, and operate required equipment continuously; squat, reach above shoulder, kneel, push, and pull frequently; crawl, climb up to 5 ft, crouch, and balance occasionally.
• Adelante is a drug-free workplace. Adelante is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay:
  From $17.75 per hour