Housekeeping Assistant - Weekends

Weekends - Housekeeping Assistant

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Department

Housekeeping

Shifts Hiring

Weekends, Day Shift

WHO WE ARE:

The Inn on Westport offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care with a total of 133 residences. This vibrant senior living community has been a part of the Sioux Falls area since 1996. It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service.

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the daily activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, and/or the Director of Housekeeping, to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Our weekend housekeeper would maintain a clean environment in all of the public areas, including bathrooms and trash. Would mainly consist of laundry on weekend hours.

PLATINUM SERVICE:

We take pride in delivering Platinum Service, our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place The Inn on Westport above other senior living competitors as a great place to work.

WAGE:

Starting at $16 per hour

WHY WORK FOR US:

Comprehensive Health Plan Options

Medical and Prescription Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

FSA & HSA Account Options

Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits

$10k Life Insurance Coverage*

Supplemental Insurance Options

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits

Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay

Employee Support Program (EAP)

Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen College

Team Member Referral Bonus

Shift Differentials

LifeMart Employee Discounts

OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives

Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel Accommodations

*Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform daily housekeeping functions and tasks as assigned and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures.

Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.

Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.

Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.

Dispose of personal protective equipment in accordance with our established sanitation procedures.

Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks is maintained in utility/janitorial closets.

Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested.

Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., daily.

Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Ensure that water marks are removed from fixtures.

Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways.

Clean floors which includes sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.) Clean carpets, to include vacuuming.

Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc.

Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.

Clean hallways, stairways, elevators and vacant rooms.

Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.

Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.

Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

None.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

None.