Lead Housekeeper

Description

The Lead Housekeeper provides cleaning services according to established schedule and productivity standards to ensure the facility is maintained according to corporate policies, housekeeping guidelines and individual resident needs or requests while directing or leading the work of others.

Full-time Day shift 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, every 3rd weekend

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We offer:

• Gated community with 24-hour security and free covered parking! 
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance and company paid short/long term disability insurance
• Financial Wellness: Access your earnings ahead of pay day with Branch; save for your future with our 403(b)-tax deferred retirement savings plan offering company match and eligibility for additional annual core contribution to your retirement savings; HSA/FSA tax-advantaged accounts to save or spend on healthcare and eligible expenses; PTO Sell Back benefit.
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees! 
• Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! (or Part time/shift hours!)
• Total Wellness support for the mind, body and spirit through our Employee Assistance Program, employee fitness and onsite wellness offerings and pastoral care programming and support. 
• On-Site Amenities! Including a fitness center with pool and group fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room, coffee shop and salon.
• Award-winning Child Development Center offering early childhood education and care for infants through school-age programs with waitlist priority and a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition scholarship opportunities for full-time, part-time and PRN employees!

The hiring range for this position is $17.03 to $21.58. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Lead and direct staff in absence of supervisor and assist in overall daily operations of assigned area
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas
• Assist with functions by setting up and breaking down equipment
• Make beds according to departmental standards for assigned areas
• Complete daily assignments to provide customer satisfaction and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct on-going training throughout department to meet regulatory requirements and optimize customer service
• Recognize individual staff members for success of the department
• Distribute supplies and products on weekly basis required to perform job duties
• Comply with departmental on-call service to provide after-hour service
• Assist with residential and staff moves to meet established timelines
• Act as a liaison with management and front-line staff to meet day-to-day performance
• Communicate with management staff  regarding information related to staff performance evaluations
• Assist in developing, teaching and training skill sets to housekeeping staff
• Promote cooperation among team members
• Additional duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach and kneel for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to push/pull up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Ability to climb a ladder

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Operate equipment used in variety of housekeeping trades
• Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others
• Ability to communicate effectively; to collaborate with team members and other departments
• Make decisions based on objective analysis of situation
• Ability to read work assignments and to communicate with residents/staff through verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Experience working with seniors
• Previous healthcare experience
• Previous hospitality experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Basic computer skills to include  Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Five years general housekeeping experience
• Two years of leadership experience

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• OSHA Certification

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Exceptional customer service skills and the desire to work in an environment with high standards and expectations
• Caring and compassion to residents, families, staff and guests
• Dedication and compliance with attendance policies
• Ability to take the initiative, a self starter
• Personal effectiveness

Summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence and as a leader in senior services. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 700 professionals who are committed to supporting our community and upholding the mission and values of the organization.

The Westminster Canterbury Richmond community is home to approximately 1,000 senior adults. Our community offers a vibrant lifestyle, engaging activities, and exceptional services and amenities and brings together cultural opportunities, generous-spirited people, and carefree living options. Westminster Canterbury Richmond is also home to an onsite Child Development Center that offers intergenerational programming between residents and the children that attend the center.

Each person who is a part of the Westminster Canterbury team plays a critical role in making a difference in the lives of those whom we serve.  At Westminster Canterbury Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact every day.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, provides the highest level of care and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond!

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To Apply:  https://careers.wcrichmond.org/senior-living-careers-richmond-va

Westminster Canterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.