Canterbury Woods, Pacific Grove

This is an on-call position to help cover shifts, sometimes with short notice. Availability to work the weekend is required.

Summary:
Under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor and / or Assistant Supervisor performs housekeeping and cleaning duties within established guidelines in assigned areas. Is responsible for the neat and clean appearance of resident's rooms and common areas by performing the following duties.

Detailed responsibilities:
Housekeeper/Laundry Aide
Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
Dusts furniture; washes walls, ceilings and woodwork, windows, door panels and sills
Vacuums rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, draperies and hallways Rearranges small furniture if needed May sweep, scrub and wax floors
Empties wastebaskets and empties and cleans ashtrays
Transports trash and waste to disposal area
Cleans lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, elevators, elevator landings, stairways and hallways as scheduled
Reports when equipment, structures, or furniture needs repair Immediately completes a maintenance or housekeeping order if necessary
Assists with laundry and linens as assigned
Perform final cleanings for new residents as needed
Stock and maintain supply rooms as needed
Perform all stages of linen processing, to include collecting, transporting, sorting, weighing, loading and unloading (washers, dryers, and chutes), ironing, folding, storing and delivering
Maintain cleanliness of laundry machinery and laundry area
Performs emergency housekeeping when accidents or special needs arise
Follows department safety standards, practice body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs
Follows highest standards of cleanliness Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines
Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Wears PPE/safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Credentials:

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
High School diploma or GED

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Housekeeping experience in facility setting preferred.

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.