Housekeeping Aide Details

Housekeeping Aide

Westminster Canterbury Richmond - Richmond, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

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):
Full Time

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

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

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.

To Apply: https://careers.wcrichmond.org/senior-living-careers-richmond-va

Ask us how we are keeping our residents and employees safe during the COVID pandemic. Follow this link: https://www.wcrichmond.org/campus-policies-and-procedures