Housekeeper III
2 years ago
Purchase
Job Description Broadview at Purchase College GENERAL SUMMARY: A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus. They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students. Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community is slated to open to residents in the 3rd quarter of 2023. INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE CULTURE: We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is the commitment to a community of equity and access through the acceptance of all aspects of human difference. This includes but is not limited to age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, status as a veteran and worldview. Broadview at Purchase College is proud to be SAGE CARE certified, and all employees will be provided with SAGE CARE training. Broadview at Purchase College is committed to integrating various cultural and social perspectives to engender excellence and to creating a collaborative culture in order to provide an exceptional experience for every employee and resident. POSITION SUMMARY: The Housekeeper III is expected to work during the week, some weekends, and holidays. The housekeeper is responsible for, but not limited to the following: moving of beds, from one area to another,, buffs floors, refinishes floors, cleans carpets and upholstery, maintains all floor care equipment, washing of walls, and windows, vents and lights, ledges, all waste removal, throughout facility, clean and polish elevators, sweep dust, mop stairs, damp wipe all stair railings, ledges and other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Arrange furniture in a neat and orderly fashion throughout all lobbies and common space areas. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs routine cleaning and related service work., 2. Demonstrates knowledge of Seven Basic Cleaning steps., 3. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate chemical use to meet department standards (know chemical, its proper use, has appropriately labeled and stored, etc.), 4. Practices proper methods of Infection Control in conjunction with cleaning procedures (changing of mop water, proper use of cleaning cloth and other equipment, etc.), 5. Has knowledge of applicable departmental policies and procedures and uses when appropriate., 6. Environmental Services Staff may access areas in which medications are stored for cleaning purposes only under the direct supervision of licensed personnel who are allowed access to medications., 7. Demonstrates proficiency in job related skills., 8. Maintains closet, housekeeping cart and cleaning equipment in clean orderly and good working condition., 9. Adheres to departmental dress code and practices personal hygiene., 10. Meets or exceeds departments standards of quality as evidenced by quality control inspections, and customer feedback., 11. Participates in staff meetings and attends all mandatory in-services., 12. Works effectively as a member of the team., 13. Shows initiative in expanding job-related skills., 14. Demonstrates positive customer service skills., 15. Demonstrates commitment to providing a quality environment for resident care., 16. Communicates issues/concerns to Supervisor/Director as needed., 17. Performs other duties as assigned. GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, fellow employees, and guests: • We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile., • We treat everyone with courteous respect., • We anticipate your needs and act accordingly., • We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner., • We hold ourselves and one another accountable., • We make you feel important., • We embrace and value our differences., • We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”, • We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, always., • We pay attention to details. 2. Observe and abide by all regulations to ensure that personal health information is protected during its collection, use, disclosure, storage, and destruction within the community; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to function in this position., 3. Assure resident safety., 4. Follow written and oral directions., 5. Maintain confidentiality of resident and community information., 6. Assist new employees in following established community policies and procedures., 7. Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately., 8. Attend all in-services as assigned or requested., 9. Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned or requested., 10. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, co-workers, physicians, families, consultant personnel and other ancillary service providers., 11. Observe all community safety policies and procedures., 12. Is observant of safety hazards and emergency situations, and reports to appropriate person or takes corrective action according to established procedures., 13. Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance., 14. Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality, complies with attendance policy., 15. Assume accountability for data contained in the Employee Handbook., 16. Assumes accountability for compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations within scope of control and of which informed., 17. Observe infection control procedures., 18. Always follow Residents’ Rights policies., 19. Observe all community policies and procedures., 20. Accept assigned duties, instructions or correction in a cooperative manner, voicing concerns or disagreement in a professional manner through established chain of authority according to state procedures. Salary Range for this opportunity is $21.00 per hour. EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • Must possess a minimum of 1 year of proven experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting; experience in an environmental service., • Ability to read and write., • High School diploma or equivalent experience. QUALITIFCATIONS: • The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language., • Must be motivational, energetic with a passion for serving others., • Must possess patience and sensitivity to others’ needs; ability to work with community groups., • Good communication skills (oral and written), • Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills HOSPITALITY FOCUS: The Broadview Community fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests: 1. We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile., 2. We treat everyone with courteous respect., 3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly., 4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner., 5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable., 6. We embrace and value our differences., 7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important., 8. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”, 9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, always., 10. We pay attention to details. WELLNESS FOCUS: The Broadview employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body, and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result. PHSYICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical activities of the position: • Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally., • Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally., • Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally., • Reaches, bends and twists occasionally., • Sits, stands and walks frequently. Physical requirements of the job: • Light work – exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. BENEFITS: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Parental leave Reduced price employee meals
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