Housekeeper, Lead
Company: Brookdale Senior Living
Location: Federal Way
Posted on: January 18, 2023
Job Description:
OverviewEarly Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is
available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA) Make Lives Better
Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you
can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a
paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through
professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to
your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance,
life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by
employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not
limited to:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
- Variety of Associate Discounts Veterans, transitioning active
duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to
apply. Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all
applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19
vaccination. ResponsibilitiesAssists with cleaning 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. Assists with cleaning
residents apartments on a weekly basis or as needed. Interacts with
residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner, providing
assistance and directions as requested. Checks public areas and
resident apartments to ensure proper cleanliness of areas.
- Prepares staffing schedules and daily assignments to ensure
proper coverage.
- Monitors inventory levels, orders all equipment and supplies
needed for department, and ensures the safe handling and storage of
them.
- Ensures adequate training for all new staff.
- Assists staff with the cleaning of common areas and residences.
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. 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.
- Cleans public restrooms including washing, sanitizing, and/or
polishing bathroom fixtures. Ensures water marks are removed from
fixtures.
- 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.
- Interacts with residents in a friendly manner, providing
meaningful attention. Communicates concerns with residents health
to management as appropriate.
- Works with kitchen staff to ensure the sanitation of
kitchen.
- Checks public areas and resident apartments for accuracy of
work.
- May assist in maintaining budget for housekeeping
department.
- Attends and participates in in-service educational classes,
on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or directed.
- 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.QualificationsEducation and Experience
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
preferred.
- Minimum of one month related experience and/or training.
- Additional education can be substituted for experience on a
year for year basis.Certifications, Licenses, and other Special
RequirementsNoneManagement/Decision MakingUses limited independent
judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established
guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and
precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to
handle them personally. Supervises workflow of housekeeping
personnel.Knowledge and SkillsHas a working knowledge of a skill or
discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall
understanding of the work environment and process. Has working
knowledge of the organization. Ability to read and comprehend
simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to
effectively present information in one-on-one and small group
situations to communities, communities' families, and other
associates of the company. Ability to apply common sense
understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional
or no variables.Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Walking
- Sitting
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure
shift coverage.
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Exposure to latex
- Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
- 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
- VisionBrookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a
drug-free workplace.Salary Range Information$16.24 - $20.83 /
hourJob LocationsUS-WA-Federal WayCategoryCommunity
OperationsSub-CategoryHousekeepingPosition TypeRegular
Full-TimeShift1st ShiftID2023-198881Location : NameBrookdale
Foundation HouseLocation : Address32290 1st Ave SouthLocation :
LocationUS-WA-Federal Way
Keywords: Brookdale Senior Living, Federal Way , Housekeeper, Lead, Hospitality & Tourism , Federal Way, Washington
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