Housekeeper-Full Time

Job DetailsJob Location: Harvest Homes - Portland , OR 97203Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.00 - $17.50 HourlyJob Shift: Day  Harvest Homes is looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to come join our team! About Harvest Homes: Harvest Homes has been a fixture in the St. Johns neighborhood of North Portland since 1965. We take great pride in our long legacy of care, having served hundreds and hundreds of older adults over the years, and strive to always go the extra mile for our residents and give them a special place to call home. Harvest Homes was designed with the comfort of our residents in mind. Our tagline is “Touching Lives With Love.” For us, touching lives with love is not just a few words on a page. It is a daily call to action. We firmly believe that a strong community, excellent care, and a passionate commitment to serving seniors begin and end with love. Additionally, we are the first assisted living community in Oregon to earn the JCAHO accreditation.   Job Description: As a housekeeper with us, you are a key member of the Harvest Homes team. You'll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the residents’ rooms, the common areas, the office, indoor meeting spaces, and company vehicles. You play an important role in infection control in community-based care and contribute to the sense of tidiness and well-being. To succeed in this role, you should have an eye for detail, be dedicated to the highest standards of cleanliness, and tackle daily tasks with a pleasant and positive attitude. Compensation Range: $17 to $17.50 (based on experience level and certifications) Shift: Tuesday-Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM Location: 6921 N Roberts Ave., Portland, Oregon 97203 Responsibilities: Mop floor. Clean sink, sink fixtures, and mirror. Empty trash. Scrub toilet inside and out. Clean windowsill and window. Wipe down light switches. Dust light fixtures and fan panel on ceiling. Check all levels and all surfaces for cobwebs and remove them. Dust along molding, baseboards, blinds, and tops of window frames. Dust all furniture, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and shelving. Dust knick-knacks with a feather duster (if needed, pick them up and dust under them). Vacuum, including in corners and under furniture (except heavy pieces). Qualifications  18 years or older Able to pass background check Love, respect, and value elders. Strong desire to work around seniors. Positive attitude. Must work well as part of a team. Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, residents and residents’ families. Ability to communicate with elders and others in a positive way. Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to read work orders, log progress, and converse with the residents. Knowledge of house cleaning practices. A love of making things clean. Able to stay on feet and remain active throughout scheduled shift. Ability to push the cleaning cart. Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, squat, and reach to clean every area of each room. Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds. Ability to climb ladders as needed for reaching dust and dirt on ceilings and fans. Ability to stay on task and follow a structured cleaning schedule.