Job Title: Housekeeper

Reports to: Environmental Services Director

Position Type: Full or Part-Time 

Friends Village, a retirement community on two campuses, has been a part of the Newtown community for more than 125 years. Offering both Independent Living and Personal Care, Friends Village strives to offer excellent care and service, while furthering its mission to provide moderately priced, small-community retirement living. 

Our Mission is to cultivate purposeful living among older adults through community. In keeping with Quaker beliefs, Friends Village (“FV”) seeks to be a diverse community where all members thrive, and older adults of moderate means are at home.  We want all members to make health, personal growth and living meaningfully their priorities so that they and FV are active contributors to the world around us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the common areas, living quarters and building grounds are clean, sanitary, and visually pleasing to residents, staff & visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Housekeepers are required to complete a bi-weekly cleaning schedule and provide laundry services as requested.  Common areas will be sanitized and tidied daily including dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing showers and toilets and washing floors.  Housekeepers are expected to adhere to all infection control procedures and follow detailed safety protocols including wearing PPE if required. All employees are expected to be aware of and voice concerns related to a residents’ behavior or change in living conditions.  Concerns should be reported immediately to the Head Housekeeper or a member of the Leadership Team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Six (6) months – one (1) year experience in housekeeping preferred.

·       High School Diploma or GED equivalent

·       The ideal candidate must have good judgement, be able to maintain composure under pressure, be an excellent communicator and respect confidentiality.   A sensitivity and respect for differences of all types, including age, religion, marital status, native language, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, background, ethnicity/race, and culture is expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·       Must be able to lift, push, and pull approximately 25 lbs.

·       Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

·       Must be able to work with and tolerate cleaning chemicals and supplies.

·       Must have reliable transportation and ability to clear a PA Criminal Background Check.

SHIFT AVAILABLE:

• Monday through Friday 7:30am – 2:30pm (FT) or 7:30am - 12:30pm (PT) some flexibility in hours permitted.