Part-Time Assisted Living Housekeeper in Denver, Colorado at Kavod Senior Life

We are an amazing organization and we’re looking to grow our workforce in some critical areas. If you’re looking for a position where you can use your skills to make a difference in the lives of others, look no further! We are truly a rewarding place to work. It’s an organization where ability and compassion combine to create unmatched service. We value our employees and have built an organization that embraces diversity, supports team members and encourages growth. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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We provide Senior Living and Assisted Living apartment homes for adults 62 years of age and older (and people with qualifying mobility impairment disabilities). Our residences and main office are in the beautiful Cherry Creek neighborhood, convenient to the Cherry Creek Mall, restaurants, movie theater, shops, tennis courts and walking paths. Our team members provide quality care, services and support to our residents and the broader community. In turn, it is our philosophy to provide a rich compensation and benefits package with flexibility, affordability and ease of use in mind.

Through our commitment to hiring well-qualified candidates and maintaining a safe working environment we conduct preemployment screening on all prospective employees.

Our nonprofit organization is currently seeking a Part-Time Assisted Living Housekeeper to join our team! If you're looking for work where you can make a difference and be a part of a great team this may be the position for you.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-2:00pm (must work all scheduled shifts)

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick & Exigency, Personal Time, Floating Holidays, Observed Holidays, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Health, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Credit Union, Referral Bonus, Insurance Benefits, Commuter Benefits, Volunteer Initiative Program, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Employee Events. We can help with your student loans! As a 501(c)(3) Kavod Senior Life is a qualified employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Your work at Kavod not only supports older adults in the community, but also puts you on the path to student loan relief.

SUMMARY: Perform ongoing housekeeping that is essential to the appearance and continuous upkeep of the AL apartments and assigned areas under the direction of the Director of Assisted Living.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Cleans AL apartments as assigned, including vacuuming, dusting, and mopping; cleaning sinks, tubs, countertops, toilets; empty trash; other duties as assigned by Director of Assisted Living.

2. Provides non-routine housekeeping for Assisted Living residents on an as needed basis.

3. Ensures safety for all residents while cleaning/caring for apartments.

4. Responsible for upkeep and control of custodial supplies for the AL office.

5. Positive communication with other staff, residents and family members.

6. Provides back up for Care Partner or Server duties as needed.

7. Cleans Assisted Living dining room as assigned; including tables, countertops, equipment, cabinetry, and floors.

8. Performs all other assignments or jobs as designated by Director of Assisted Living.

9. Documents all housekeeping tasks in compliance with CDPHE regulations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Must be 18 yrs. of age or older. Preferred 6 months of related experience or training. A high school diploma is helpful, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: He/she must be able to read, and write, English. Ability to learn basic computer skills. Also have the ability to comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Must have the ability to work well within the organization as a team member and understand the importance of confidentiality.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with problems in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance.

The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We require employees to be vaccinated against influenza during flu season with certain limited exceptions.

Position open until filled.