Job Description

The simple act of caring is heroic

The Masonic Homes of California is a continuing care retirement community that also offers social services outside of our campuses. We are committed to a culture of person-centered care that makes a profound difference in the lives of our clients. We call this the Masonic Homes Way, and it is founded upon the pillars of Safety, Personal Connection, Experience, and Efficiency. From our line staff to our leaders, we strive to demonstrate excellence in serving our clients and place value on high quality job performance, professional development, workplace safety and client and employee satisfaction. We are team-oriented, caring and honest. We are dedicated to disciplined innovation and continuous quality improvement and are committed to sharing our knowledge and attracting the best and brightest talent.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $21.00/hour

3 days/week 6AM-230PM

JOB SUMMARY

• Performs assigned Housekeeping tasks within the Masonic Homes as directed.
• Uses essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives and follows written and verbal Housekeeping schedules and instructions from Supervisor or Manager.
• Cleans assigned and scheduled common areas.
• Clean and disinfects areas as assigned to include furniture, walls, common restrooms, offices, resident rooms, common areas, glass, doors, 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.
• 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.
• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow workers or supervisors.
• 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.
• Reports and responds to any and all safety issues requiring attention.
• Understands, learns, and follows all Safety Data Sheets as written.
• Maintains Housekeeping cart and Housekeeping closet in a clean and safe manner at all times.
• Handles and disposes of infectious waste safely and properly at all times.
• Regular attendance.

Expectations:

• Completes work and projects in a timely manner, as determined by supervisor/manager.
• Follows through on assigned work and projects to completion. Communicates to management any problems or issues that are encountered.
• Regularly identifies and reports necessary facility or equipment issues to management.
• Seeks additional work when assigned work and projects are completed.
• Takes care in completing quality work in a professional manner.
• Follows direction from supervisor, learns by following directions and policies established.
• Flexible in covering other shifts and schedules as needed.

OBRA & Title 22 requirements

• Ensures that residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage a complaint, are well established and maintained at all times.
• Maintains  confidentiality of appropriate resident care information to assure their rights are protected.
• Reports all incidents/accidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately. Follows established safety rules and regulations. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

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

• Minimum six months experience in comparable position.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Familiar with working successfully with older adults
• Spoken and written English fluency in order to follow resident requests and work direction, safety precautions.

Benefits

At the Masonic Homes you will have the opportunity to combine your passion for helping people and high ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career.

In return for your skills and passion, we offer:

• Work at a Top Place to Work 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 – available to temporary hires

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