Location: Commack,NY, USA
* Starting pay is $18 / hour!
* This is a full time position offering a Tuesday-Saturday schedule, 8:30am-4:00pm, OR a Sunday-Thursday schedule, 10:30am-5pm!
The Housekeeper is responsible for keeping all areas of the community clean, sanitized, and safe for residents, guests, and team members, at all times. Excellent customer service and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.
Working at Artis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today. We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.
The Housekeeper will:
* Clean resident apartments and common areas daily according to facility procedures, including but not limited to: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning/sanitizing common areas.
* Wash and fold laundry. Distribute clean linens and towels. Maintain a stocked cleaning cart with necessary supplies.
* Communicate inventory and supply needs to the Director of Environmental Services in a timely manner.
* Dispose of trash, chemicals, and other materials in a safe manner.
* Understand proper use of community equipment.
* Demonstrate respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
* Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and community property.
* Effectively communicate with the staff members and residents through verbal and/or written means.
* Perform other duties as needed that may be set by the Director of Environmental Services.
Education Requirements:
* Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
* 1 year previous housekeeping experience preferred.