Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper/Laundry) - On Call

We are looking for an On Call Housekeepers to work in our senior living community in Rockville, MD

Wage starting at $18.00 per hour commensurate with experience

About Ingleside at King Farm

Ingleside at King Farm (IKF) is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community located at the heart of the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small-town living just a short ride from the nation's capital. Ingleside at King Farm boasts a proven record of success! IKF consistently maintains a 5-star CMS rating and is CARF certified. We have achieved certification as a Great Place to Work for 5 years in a row, based on team member feedback in areas related to trust, culture, and job satisfaction, and we are Sage certified.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one (1) to three (3) years of housekeeping experience in a long-term care community required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbent should be able to apply practical knowledge and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong customer service and be knowledgeable in basic cleaning principles and practices. All employees are expected to uphold our ARISE values— Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence—guiding our behavior, decisions, and service to others with purpose and integrity.

Job Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for cleaning all resident rooms and/or apartments in the Health Center daily. Additional duties include cleaning bathrooms and communal areas throughout the community.

Key Responsibilities:

General Cleaning Roles

Performs daily cleaning functions of all surface areas and additional assigned areas throughout the community.

Obtains work orders from the Housekeeping Manager on special cleaning projects and completes task(s) by the given period. Returns signed work order to the manager to be filed in the work order logbook.

Obtains all necessary cleaning solutions and supplies from the supply closet to perform daily cleaning duties. Returns all supplies upon completion of assigned tasks.

Performs cleaning of all carpeted surfaces daily. Vacuum and spot clean all carpeted areas throughout the community. Notes any maintenance of the carpet needed and reports to the Housekeeping Manager.

Completes daily dry and wet mopping of tiled or solid surface floors.

Conducts spot cleaning of all walls, doors, windows, and ledges as appropriate. Performs high and low dust on all surfaces weekly.

Polishes all furniture and metal or porcelain fixtures in communal areas weekly.

Performs terminal cleaning procedures as requested upon a resident’s discharge or transfer. Signs off on all cleaning done to resident rooms and returns to Manager.

Cleans windows, doors, and mirrors throughout public areas and residential rooms within the community. Report any found articles to the Housekeeping Manager.

Collects and transports all waste or trash from cleaning duties to the specified dumpster for trash pickup.

Obtains lists of resident apartments and/or cottages for weekly cleaning services. Performs general cleaning duties and completes them in a timely manner. Signs off on all duties completed and returns to Manager.

Empties and cleans all waste receptacles and reline with clean trash liners. Cleans and sanitizes ashtrays inside resident homes and outside of the community entrances.

Performance and Professionalism

Maintains professional presence when representing Ingleside; exhibits degrees of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.

Always maintain resident confidentiality according to policies and procedures; use discretion when discussing confidential matters.

Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with residents, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.

Maintains positive working relationships with management and coworkers; willingly follow directions and requests as appropriate.

Professional Development

Demonstrates professional development/skills of competency in all activities.

Participates in-service, projects, or committees as assigned.

Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.

Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements, as necessary.

Commits to continually improving his/her skills through participation in education opportunities whether offered on the job, within, or outside of the community, to increase knowledge of work-related issues.

Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state, and other regulations applicable to job.

Safety & Security

Complies with Ingleside established safety rules and practices.

Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the organization, as well as government regulations.

Reports any potential safety hazard(s) immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

Reports any injury of resident, visitor, or employee immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

Helps residents, visitors, or employees in an emergency following the proper procedures.

ARISE Values

Uphold our ARISE values—Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence—which guide our behavior, decisions, and service to others with purpose and integrity.

Accountability – Takes responsibility for actions, honors commitments, and holds oneself to high standards of conduct.

Respect – Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and a genuine appreciation for the dignity and diversity of others.

Innovation – Contributes continuous improvement by embracing current ideas, technologies, and ways of working.

Stewardship – Protects and wisely uses resources entrusted to them for the benefit of the organization and its stakeholders.

Excellence – Strives to exceed expectations through quality, attention to detail, and commitment to personal and team success.

EEO Statement

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.