Housekeeping Associate, Lead

Lutheran Senior Services•Georgetown, KY

3d•$15 - $23

About The Position

Introduction At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. Summary The Lead Housekeeping Associate provides excellent housekeeping service to our residents and maintains the community in an orderly and sanitary condition. In a lead position, this role involves training and oversight of Housekeeping Associates under the direction of the Supervisor.

Requirements

2 – 4 years of housekeeping experience in a long-term care setting
Ability to train other employees and perform in a lead role
Ability to interact with residents and provide excellent customer service

Responsibilities

Delegates and monitors work assignments for Housekeeping Associates
Assists in training and acclimating new employees and models and provides feedback on the standards of performance and work practices in the housekeeping department
Assists Housekeeping Supervisor with employee evaluation and counseling
Performs a variety of general cleaning duties to include dusting high and low, scrubbing, wiping, mopping wet and dry floors, vacuuming and any other assigned cleaning duties
Performs cleaning in a variety of areas including resident rooms, dining areas, kitchens, living rooms and other general living areas, hallways, stairwells, elevators, bathrooms, recreation areas, nursing stations, medication rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, break rooms, offices and any other assigned areas
Performs carpet care and resilient floor cleaning according to procedure and as assigned
Mixes, labels, monitors, and properly utilizes a variety of approved cleaning products
Conducts specialized clean-up according to procedure and utilizes proper equipment such as blood spill and hazardous material clean-up
Provides excellent customer service and is courteous to residents, families, and coworkers.
Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, trash/waste storage and disposal and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents; Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations and standard housekeeping practice and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately