Housekeeper III

Broadview at Purchase College

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus.

They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students.

Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community is slated to open to residents in the 3rd quarter of 2023.

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INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE CULTURE:

We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is the commitment to a community of equity and access through the acceptance of all aspects of human difference. This includes but is not limited to age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, status as a veteran and worldview. Broadview at Purchase College is proud to be SAGE CARE certified, and all employees will be provided with SAGE CARE training.

Broadview at Purchase College is committed to integrating various cultural and social perspectives to engender excellence and to creating a collaborative culture in order to provide an exceptional experience for every employee and resident.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Housekeeper III is expected to work during the week, some weekends, and holidays. The housekeeper is responsible for, but not limited to the following: moving of beds, from one area to another,, buffs floors, refinishes floors, cleans carpets and upholstery, maintains all floor care equipment, washing of walls, and windows, vents and lights, ledges, all waste removal, throughout facility, clean and polish elevators, sweep dust, mop stairs, damp wipe all stair railings, ledges and other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Arrange furniture in a neat and orderly fashion throughout all lobbies and common space areas.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs routine cleaning and related service work.

2. Demonstrates knowledge of Seven Basic Cleaning steps.

3. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate chemical use to meet department standards (know chemical, its proper use, has appropriately labeled and stored, etc.)

4. Practices proper methods of Infection Control in conjunction with cleaning procedures (changing of mop water, proper use of cleaning cloth and other equipment, etc.)

5. Has knowledge of applicable departmental policies and procedures and uses when appropriate.

6. Environmental Services Staff may access areas in which medications are stored for cleaning purposes only under the direct supervision of licensed personnel who are allowed access to medications.

7. Demonstrates proficiency in job related skills.

8. Maintains closet, housekeeping cart and cleaning equipment in clean orderly and good working condition.

9. Adheres to departmental dress code and practices personal hygiene.

10. Meets or exceeds departments standards of quality as evidenced by quality control inspections, and customer feedback.

11. Participates in staff meetings and attends all mandatory in-services.

12. Works effectively as a member of the team.

13. Shows initiative in expanding job-related skills.

14. Demonstrates positive customer service skills.

15. Demonstrates commitment to providing a quality environment for resident care.

16. Communicates issues/concerns to Supervisor/Director as needed.

17. Performs other duties as assigned.

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GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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