Housekeeper

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time 

LaGrange Park, IL • Housekeeping

Shift Available: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. & e/o weekend

Description

There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™. As a three-time Certified Great Place to Work®, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment.

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JOB SUMMARY:

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Minimum three years housekeeping experience in a similar environment or hotel industry, preferred.

- Strong communication skills both oral and written.

- Ability to multi-task and stay organized.

- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

- Ability to problem solve and follow-through on assignments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:

PEOPLE

STEWARDSHIP

SERVICE

QUALITY

GROWTH

• Understand and perform the cleaning procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures using proper cleaning techniques at all times.
• Cleans all assigned floor surfaces using (wet, dry or appliance method) within the specified period.
• Clean, dust, polish and wash all visible furniture, light fixtures, painted or wood surfaces including, handrails or ledges, inside and outside of doors including door frames , moldings, baseboards, window frames and sills, picture frames and other exposed and visible surfaces according to Department standards and within assigned time frame.
• Wash and disinfect all bathroom and kitchen fixtures, surfaces and appliances, and remove all refuse according to Department standards for all assigned areas.
• Spot clean fingerprints, smudges, spots and soil on all wall, mirror and resilient or carpeted floor areas and all other visible surfaces within assigned work areas on a daily basis.
• Move furniture while cleaning all assigned work areas to ensure cleanliness behind and under all furniture appliances.
• Defrost refrigerators and check and maintain properly dated food items in all assigned areas in accordance with the departmental prescribed by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Assist with resident seasonal clothing storage by arranging pickup and delivery to the third floor storage area as assigned.
• Wash and hang window blinds; hand clean, (or per resident charge dry clean) curtains according to Supervisors schedule.
• Window washing will be done twice a year or as needed

KNOWLEDGE; SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Proven experience as housekeeper with good organizational skills, solid understanding of housekeeping procedures and best practices
• Knowledge of quality standards
• Customer service and attention to detail are a must

• Must be Fully Vaccinated for Covid-19.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years housekeeping experience in a similar environment or hotel industry, preferred.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to problem solve and follow-through on assignments.

Plymouth Place is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify compliant Employer