Housekeeper - PRN

Come join our awesome team as a PRN Housekeeper with The Homestead at Montrose. Offering NEW WAGES!

The Homestead at Montrose is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Hourly Pay: $18.62 - $21.03 per hour based on experience!

Schedule: PRN

The Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of all facility areas including the resident apartments.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Previous institutional housekeeping/cleaning experience preferred.


• Ability to understand and follow procedures, work assignments, instructions, warnings and labels.


• Adequate strength, endurance and coordination to meet the strenuous physical demands of such responsibilities as dusting, mopping, vacuuming and scrubbing.


• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.


• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Performs defined cleaning procedures, using various chemicals and cleaning agents, supplies and equipment, including:
  
  
  
  
  • Dusting/polishing all tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, lamps/light fixtures, wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, and blinds.
  
  
  • Arranging furniture or equipment.
  
  
  • Mopping and polishing floors.
  
  
  • Vacuuming carpets and draperies.
  
  
  • Scouring and sanitizing sinks, toilets, tubs and shower areas.
  
  
  • Polishing plumbing fixtures.
  
  
  • Cleaning mirrors, lighting fixtures, doors, carpets and furniture.
  
  
  • Washing or spot cleaning walls.
  
  
  • Removing stains and debris from floors, carpets and furniture.
  
  
  • Removing, transporting and disposing of trash.
  
  
  
  


• Replenishes paper products, hand soap products and wastebasket liners as needed during routine cleaning procedures.


• Maintains housekeeping cart and utility closets in sanitary and orderly condition.
  
  
  
  • Replenishes cart supplies at end of shift in preparation for next day’s use.
  
  
  • Informs supervisor of supply or equipment needs.
  
  
  • Keeps storage areas locked with supplies properly stored according to established procedures.
  
  
  • Stores all germicides, pesticides and other toxic substances clearly labeled and locked away when not in use.
  
  
  
  


• Follows established reporting procedures for the following:
  
  
  
  • Any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring or tiling requiring replacement or repair.
  
  
  • Any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.
  
  
  • Any conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.
  
  
  
  


• Collects, sorts, washes, dries, folds and distributes facility linens and residents’ personal clothing.


• Distribute laundry to proper resident room.


• Cleans inside and outside of washers/dryers as directed. Empties the lint traps.


• Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor/Environment Services Director.

At The Homestead at Montrose, our approach to care grows out of respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn’t diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention and concern for emotional and spiritual wellbeing are at the core of how we help every resident feel cherished and at home. We want our staff to love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package. Our diverse, involved, and compassionate team is surrounded by the beautiful rolling scenery of Colorado and fosters a working environment that treats everyone with respect.

Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years running! Our employees have said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.

Take pride in helping others and join us today!

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.