Housekeeper/Laundry Aide

Ivy at Davenport is looking for caring, compassionate, and patient-focused Housekeeping and Laundry Aides to join our team. We are a skilled nursing facility of 75 dually certified beds in the Davenport, Iowa area. We are a solutions-based company that strives to make a difference in the lives of those we serve by committing to uphold our core values:

IVY CARES

; I•ntegrity, V alues and Y ielding results through C ommunication, A ccountability, R espect, E xcellence and S•olutions. Openings include both day shift and evening shift that will uphold IVY core values. Potential candidates must be willing to make that commitment as well. They should also possess proven experience in housekeeping and laundry services, with a passion for providing high quality care. We are looking for motivated individuals who are hard-working and who strive for excellence. If this is you, we would love for you to apply to join Team Ivy today!

Benefits/Perks:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Free $10k Life Insurance Daily Pay (access to your pay daily) Referral Bonuses Employee Recognition program (tuition reimbursement, Employee of the Month, Birthday's, Anniversaries, etc.) Access Perks (employee discount program that offers hundreds of discounts at shops, restaurants, hotels and more) Essential Duties & Responsibilities Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment. Assist in maintaining a facility that is neat in appearance and odor free at all times. Follow a regular schedule of all daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual cleaning requirements. Clean (including vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.) rooms, offices, and common areas; polish and straighten items; confirm residents' rooms are safe, comfortable, and maintained in an attractive manner and residents' personal items are safeguarded. Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas. Dispose of garbage daily in accordance with facility established sanitation procedures. Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed. Follow special cleaning schedule such as windows, walls, curtains, stripping floors, washing beds, etc. Maintain a cleaning cart fully equipped with needed supplies. Assist with transferring residents' belongings, (bed, furniture, etc.) from one room to another. Extensive cleaning of the resident's room upon discharge or death of a resident. Report any damage of walls, floors, furniture, equipment etc. to supervisor. Pick up cleaning supplies for next day's work at the end of the shift. Follow cleaning schedules as outlined in Housekeeping Policies and Procedures. Maintain work area free of hazardous conditions, i.e., spills, excessive supplies, equipment, etc. Maintain work and storage areas in a clean, neat, sanitary and safe condition. Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies. Follow policies and procedures to follow infection control practices and operate equipment correctly to prevent accidents. Maintaining inventory of laundry supplies and linen. Distributing personal clothing to residents' rooms. Keeping laundry area clean and in order by dusting, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing. Sorting and laundering linens; distributing clean linen to linen rooms. Operating, cleaning and sanitizing washer and dryer. Ensuring that resident's clothing is properly identified. Picks up soiled laundry and delivers clean laundry and personals in a timely manner. Performs routine laundry activities including sorting, loading machines, folding linen and laundry, re-supply of carts and delivery of personal linen; Helps maintains a clean area, routinely cleans equipment and laundry area. Other special projects and duties, as assigned. Job Requirements High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience. 18 years of age or older Willingness to perform a variety of simple repetitive tasks, many of which will involve unpleasant conditions. Practical knowledge of day-to-day cleaning in a long-term care facility. Effective verbal and written English communication skills. Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives. Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions. Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures. Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change. Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with staff and vendors.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.75 - $15.75 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person