Housekeeper, Nursing

Description

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to providing our residents and staff with the upmost dignity and respect. We have served the community for 55 years, and we pride ourselves on a legacy of excellent care.

We are seeking a motivated individual to fill an open full-time Housekeeper position:

Position Pay Scale: $15.30 - 15.75 per hour

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday (7:30AM to 4:00PM)

Essential

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Physical condition allowing for normal housekeeping duties including but not limited to; lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing for or walking an entire shift.
• Ability to communicate in a riendly manner to residents and coworkers.

Experience & Education or

Skills Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Commitment to arrive on time and work when scheduled

Fairhaven Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)*
• Optional Voluntary life insurance*
• Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance*
• Company-paid Life insurance*
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Reduced priced employee lunches
• Shift differentials and other incentives

Note
:
Items marked with an asterisk (*) are only available for full-time employees. Full-time status is defined as 30+ hours per week.

Please apply today!

General Notice: This description is a general overview and should not be construed as exhaustive. This posting does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to modification.

Primary Function: Implement Fairhaven housekeeping procedures according to a daily schedule and plan in an effort to maintain, clean, sanitize, organize and enhance the appearance of the facility.

Essential Functions:

• Implements housekeeping procedures to meet residents’ needs in compliance with department procedures, Fairhaven policies and federal, state and local regulations
• Stocks supplies on carts and in assigned store rooms throughout the building
• Cleans and organizes resident rooms, public areas and duplexes following proper procedures applicable to area of facility/campus assigned
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are needed, equipment needs repair, and when facilities need further maintenance beyond housekeeping responsibilities
• Follows facility safety procedures and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Works in other areas of Support Services and assists other departments as assigned, including occasionally working different shifts as needed including weekends
• Responds as needed in the event of an emergency
• Reports unusual resident conditions to supervisor
• Participates in creating an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each resident
• Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information, which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations
• Acts as a customer service representative and public relations ambassador for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitors
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment
• Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position
• Reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident’s rights immediately
• Protects personal belongings of each resident, reports missing items and assists in attempting to locate them.
• Completes all in-service training requirements in a timely manner
• Completes all duties and tasks as assigned

Essential

Qualifications & Requirements:

Type of work and characteristics of duties require:

• Physical condition allowing for normal housekeeping duties including but not limited to; lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, stooping, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read, write and understand directions
• Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English
• Abilit…