Housekeeper

Pennswood Village
Newtown
PA
Full Time

Pennswood Village is currently seeking a Full Time Housekeeper to join our team. 40 hours per week.

$15/hr

Pennswood Village is a nationally respected Senior Living Community (CCRC) for people 65 and over. Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Bucks County, PA, Pennswood is a dynamic community designed for individuals who want a lifestyle with independent services and health care choices on one site.

Full-time positions are offered:

  • Single-only benefits cost $0 per pay!! 
  • Benefits on the first day of the month following hire date - including health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Fully-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance
  • Retirement plan with 100% match on up to 6% of salary
  • Twenty five days all-inclusive paid time off per year.  

The Housekeeper is responsible for daily scheduled cleaning according to program guidelines and Federal, State, and local regulations. 

  • Willing to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.  
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in assigned areas according to established procedures. 
  • Maintain assigned equipment in safe working condition.
  • Responsible for safe and economical use of chemicals, materials and supplies. 
  • Follow the guidelines of the Right to Know Act referencing hazardous chemicals.  
  • Report unsafe or unsanitary conditions observed anywhere in the Community including the need for carpet shampooing and maintenance repairs.  
  • Thoroughly clean assigned areas which may include but are not limited to: vacuuming, sweeping, trash removal, dusting, cleaning floors, baseboards, walls, windows, and glass, making beds, distributing and collecting linens, and spotting carpets.  
  • Attentive to changes in a resident's physical, emotional or social behavior. 
  • Changes to be reported to a supervisor or a nurse.  
  • Maintain adequate daily supplies on the housekeeping cart.  
  • Stock supplies in apartments and/or patient rooms, i.e., towels, toilet paper, paper towels, gloves.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety procedures and assist with the evacuation of residents in the event of a fire or other emergency.  

Education Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. 

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

  • Institutional experience preferred, however, if no previous experience, the willingness to learn.
  • Ability to follow oral or written instructions
  • Proven ability to interact well with all types of individuals.
  • Ability to work independently and maintain a professional demeanor.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

  • Ability to bend, stretch, climb, kneel, reach, stoop and lift 20 lbs, push/pull furniture and a housekeeping cart weighing up to 65 lbs, stand 95% of the work day and work on hands and knees.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
  • Must be able to work with a variety of cleaning chemicals and work in an area where an animal resides, i.e., cats, dogs, birds, etc.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All interested candidates can apply directly online here.

All interested candidates can apply.