Housekeeper

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Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical Dental Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.

Veterans transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Cleans polishes and sanitizes gathering and public spaces including lobbies halls stairwells activities rooms dining rooms elevators etc. to present the community in a positive and impressive manner for residents and guests. Cleans residents apartments on a weekly basis or as addition interacts with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner providing assistance and directions as requested.

1. Cleans floors to include sweeping dusting damp/wet mopping stripping waxing buffing disinfecting etc. Properly sets up appropriate caution and safety signs to ensure safety of residents and visitors and ensures their removal as appropriate. Cleans carpets including vacuuming shampooing deodorizing and disinfecting.
2. Removes dirt dust grease film etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions. Handles hazardous cleaning supplies according to proper procedures and ensures accurate labeling.
3. Cleans public restrooms including washing sanitizing and/or polishing bathroom fixtures. Ensures that water marks are removed from fixtures.
4. Conducts deep cleaning of apartments furniture window treatments and community designated areas for defined timeframes per assignment to meet business needs.
5. Visits assigned residences to perform basic apartment cleaning of bathroom fixtures and floors. Wipes surfaces in kitchen and ensures that appliances are clean. Vacuums and feather dusts surfaces in apartment. Avoids disturbing residents belongings and respects privacy. Removes linens from bed and returns to resident for cleaning. Makes beds with clean linens according to residents preferences. Logs cleaning activities as required by procedures.
6. Interacts with residents in a friendly manner providing meaningful attention. Communicates concerns with residents health to management as appropriate.
7. Attends and participates in in-service educational classes on-the-job training programs etc. as scheduled or directed.
8. Responds appropriately to resident emergencies by calling or contacting appropriate internal and external parties according to established protocol. May also assist with disaster management efforts and activities during evacuations (i.e. fires hurricanes etc.).

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred. Prior experience in cleaning of housekeeping preferred.

Management/Decision Making
Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

Has a basic level of skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic to respect the privacy of residents and to refrain from discussing their personnel situations and problems with other residents particularly as it may relate to their health. Must be willing to communicate with residents of various levels of functioning and various types of personalities. Ability to complete cleaning tasks in a timely effective and efficient manner.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop kneel crouch crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: up to50 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs chemical infectious or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls burns odors or cuts from equipment

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.