Ingleside Communities is hiring: Housekeeping in Chicago

Overview

Ingleside Communities is currently seeking to hire a full-time Housekeeping Aide to join our team. A Housekeeping Aide ensures that Ingleside Communities is clean, safe, and comfortable for the residents. The primary purpose is to perform proper housekeeping to the facility in accordance with state, federal and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This role includes but is not limited to cleaning resident rooms, cleaning carpets, and stocking rooms. If you are compassionate about caring for the elderly and want to make a difference in someone’s life, you are the person we’re looking for.

Ingleside is an 80-bed not-for-profit nursing and rehabilitation facility.

We Offer a Competitive Wage and Benefits to Eligible Employees that Include:

• $14.00 - $16.00 per hour starting wage, depending on experience
• Flexible Schedules
• 401k (with company match)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Educational Opportunities to assist with career advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• On demand pay, with direct deposit
• Employee discount program

Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status

Essential functions

• Knowledge of housekeeping tasks is preferred.
• Must be able to physically waist lift a maximum of 30#, with frequent waist lifting and/or overhead lifting of 20#.
• Must be able to push and/or pull with a maximum effort of 20#.
• Must be able to stand or walk 6-8 hours in an 8 hour day.
• Must be able to frequently bend, squat, and twist during an 8 hour day.
• Must be able to attend mandatory in-services and housekeeping department meetings.
• Must be willing to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• To keep the facility free from dust, dirt, odors and clutter
• To vacuum carpeted areas daily
• To sweep and wet mop floors daily; Buff Floors 1 hour daily
• To wet wipe vinyl chairs, over bed tables, bedside stands and window sills daily
• To dust furniture daily with polish
• To empty wastebaskets daily and replace plastic can liners
• To clean bathrooms daily including toilets, sinks and mirrors
• To replenish paper dispenser and soap dispensers when needed
• To clean windows as scheduled
• To water plants in the facility
• To sweep outdoor entry ways daily
• To inform supervisor of any needed supplies
• To change mop heads frequently during the day
• To change water in buckets frequently during the day
• To note needed repairs and report to supervisor
• To keep housekeeping room neat and clean
• To wash walls when needed
• To sanitize equipment according to the schedule
• Any and all other duties assigned by supervisor or Administrator in an effort to have a quality housekeeping department

What you can expect from us upon our receipt of your application

• Hiring manager will contact you within 1-2 business days of your application submission
• Complete 1-2 interview(s) and meet with immediate supervisor and mentor
• Upon receiving the job offer, review job description, and complete new-hire tasks and onboarding paperwork (via the Paycor app)
• Receive name badge, keys, and tour of the community
• Receive continuous training from mentor as you continue to provide exceptional care to our residents

Our core values

Our core values are based on five pillars: Do the right thing, Foster positive relationships, Be committed, Be innovative, and Coach, guide and lead. We are looking for positive, collaborative team members who show leadership, are respectful, and overflow with integrity, care, and hard work.

We encourage you to apply and become part of our family today!