Housekeeper, On Call - Grand Lodge, Masonic Homes & Acacia Creek

Pay Range: $17.50 - $19.50/hour

JOB CULTURE

The Masonic Homes of California are committed to a culture of Leadership.  Our culture is to provide superior service to members, residents and staff through a sound and progressive model of service and care which aligns our mission, vision and operations.  We demonstrate excellence in core services and place value on high quality job performance, professional development, effective time management, budget management, workplace safety and resident/employee satisfaction.  We are dedicated to disciplined innovation and continuous quality improvement – we are a learning company.  We are committed to sharing our knowledge and being an organization that attracts the best and brightest talent.  We are team-oriented, caring and honest.

JOB SUMMARY

This position maintains a clean and comfortable environment for staff, residents and visitors to the Masonic Homes of California at Covina.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive and follow environmental services schedules and instructions from supervisor and as outlined in established procedures.
• Cleans assigned and scheduled common areas.
• Clean and disinfects areas as assigned to include furniture, walls, common restrooms, offices, exam rooms, resident rooms, utility rooms, common areas, glass, mirrors, elevators, doors, stairways, nursing stations, dining rooms, and any other area requiring disinfecting or cleaning.
• Clean resident apartments.  To include bathrooms, sinks, showers/tubs, toilets, counter, walls and mirrors, windowsills, pictures on walls, doors, closets, dressers, night stands and telephones.
• Removes all trash from apartments and common areas, insures trash containers are clean and then relines container with appropriate liners.
• Cleans and sets up guestroom apartments upon guest vacating room.
• Properly cleans any biohazard spill or immediately; informs supervisor or director if a hazard exists.
• Always puts out “wet floor” signs prior to wet mopping common areas or puts out “wet floor” signs in case of flood, spills or overflow.
• Works safely on a daily basis.  Does not endanger fellow workers, staff or residents.
• Responds to emergencies and cleans affected area as required.
• Informs and turns in any and all malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or director.
• Changes light bulbs in resident apartment floor and table lamps.
• Reports and responds to any and all safety issues requiring attention.
• Understands, learns, and follows all Material Safety Data Sheets as written.
• Maintains EVS cart and EVS/Janitor closet in a clean and safe manner at all times.
• Handles and disposes of infectious waste safely and properly at all times.
• Maintains professional working relationships with residents and co-workers.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
  

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior environmental services experience in a retirement facility or hospital preferred
• Able to take written and verbal instructions from supervisor or manager
• Knowledge of proper use of commercial cleaning equipment and materials required
• Schedules and assignments are subject to change to meet the needs of the Masonic Home

Benefits

At Masonic Homes, we are looking for team members who would like to combine their passion for helping people, good communication skills, decision-making skills, and great ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career.

In return for your skills, you will be offered:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan