Custodian

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

Our Community -Homewood Living Plum Creek

We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to building a strong and secure future for our community. Nestled on more than 100 scenic acres in Hanover, Pennsylvania (just a hop, skip, and a jump from Maryland), our community offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, and offers services ranging from personal care and memory care, to skilled nursing.

Here at Homewood Living Plum Creek, teamwork and compassionate collaboration reign supreme. We foster a dynamic, forward-thinking atmosphere where care and creativity flourish. Join our team, and you'll not only grow professionally but also be part of a group committed to making the world a better place; one smiling face at a time!

What's in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Assistance for new LPNs/RNs - we pay up to 50% of your student loans
• Shift and weekend differentials

But that's not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:

• Referral bonus of up to $600

• Tuition reimbursement

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

• Retirement contributions

• Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

Job Summary:

Provides a clean, orderly and safe living environment throughout the facility. Does the heavier functions in housekeeping.

Essential Functions:

• Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
• Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
• Responsible for proper operations and cleaning of housekeeping equipment in a safe manner.
• Performs housekeeping functions in accordance with the Infection Control Program and understands the Right To Know Program.
• Performs general daily cleaning (dusting, mopping, sterilizing, disinfecting, sweeping, etc.) in assigned work areas.
• Keeps assigned areas furnished with supplies.
• Assists in moving resident's furniture and personal belongings.
• Keeps furniture in an orderly and neat arrangement.
• Assists the maintenance department in snow removal and other functions as necessary.
• Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and printed instructions.
• High degree of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ability to do repeated pushing and pulling of sweepers and housekeeping carts, and lifting or carrying a minimum of 70 pounds throughout an eight hour shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight hour shift
• Operates housekeeping and laundry machines, i.e. buffer, floor machines, wet vacs, washer, dryer, etc. When necessary, operate a snow blower or use of snow shovel for snow removal.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and temperatures normally ranging from 0 to 100 F.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift; bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout the shift in performing regular duties. Must be able to push and pull equipment and lift or transfer items weighing 70 pounds frequently throughout the shift. Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and temperatures ranging from 0 to 100 degrees F.