Housekeeping Technician Job at Westminster Canterbury Richmond in Richmond

Overview

Housekeeping Technician will provide cleaning services and perform total floor care and function set-ups and breakdowns according to established schedule and productivity standards to ensure the facility is maintained according to corporate policies, housekeeping guidelines and individual resident needs or requests.

Shift: Full Time, 4:00 p.m - 12:30 a.m., Monday - Friday with weekend rotation

Major Responsibilities / Essential Duties

• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas
• Shampoo, buff, mop, extract and wax all types of flooring
• Maintain trash chute rooms by removing trash and ensuring cleanliness
• Assist with functions by setting up and breaking down equipment
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitizing of chairs and wheelchairs
• Maintain and clean various light fixtures throughout the continuum
• Inspect and clean all equipment before and after use
• Perform in-house moves
• Provide and stock supplies as required according to departmental standards
• Make beds according to departmental standards for assigned areas
• Additional duties as assigned

Equipment

• Riding vacuums/equipment and buffers
• Carpet extractor, wet vac and vacuum cleaners
• Broom and dust pan, mop, bucket and wringers
• Cleaning cart
• Ladder
• 2 way radios

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to push/pull up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Ability to walk, bend and/ or stoop frequently
• Ability to climb a ladder

Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Ability to perform floor care
• Ability to communicate effectively; to collaborate with team members and other departments
• Ability to read work assignments and to communicate with residents/staff through verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Experience working with seniors
• Previous healthcare experience
• Previous hospitality experience
• Previous function set-up experience

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency or combination of education and experience to fulfill requirements and essential duties of the position
• One to two years directly related work experience
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements

Desired Education And Experience

• OSHA Certification

Required Behavioral Competencies

• Exceptional customer service skills and the desire to work in an environment with high standards and expectations
• Caring and compassion to residents, families, staff and guests
• Dedication and compliance with attendance policies
• Ability to take the initiative, a self starter
• Personal effectiveness
• Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check

Summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.

How to Apply

To Apply: https://careers.wcrichmond.org/senior-living-careers-richmond-va

Ask us how we are keeping our residents and employees safe during the COVID pandemic. Follow this link: https://www.wcrichmond.org/campus-policies-and-procedures