Job: Housekeeper

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Housekeeper is responsible for the cleanliness and neatness of assigned apartments and common areas.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Performs general housekeeping duties in apartments, such as: vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and dusting of all cleared flat surfaces.
• Performs general housekeeping duties of hallways and common areas as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Moderate to heavy physical effort 95% of the work day. Must be able to stand and walk long distances up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to stoop and work from a kneeling position, perform repetitive bending, reaching and stretching. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently. Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. over tiled and carpeted surfaces over long distances. Must be able to operate a vacuum, work in confined spaces around furniture and breakable objects, and have constant contact with residents. May be exposed to communicable diseases including influenza, HIV and Hepatitis. May be exposed to unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and institutional cleaning chemicals.

COMPANY SUMMARY

La Costa Glen Carlsbad is a Continuing Life™ community located in beautiful North San Diego County, only two and a half miles from the Pacific. The community is nestled into a verdant coastal glen, surrounded by permanent open space. La Costa Glen is a resort style retirement community offering a variety of villas and apartment homes, contained securely on 50 acres within a park-like preserve. GlenView Assisted Living, on the campus of La Costa Glen, offers personalized assisted living and secured Alzheimer’s care. GlenBrook Skilled Nursing, adjacent to GlenView, offers 70 beds with professional staffing 24 hours a day. The community also provides full-service physical, occupational and speech therapy and rehabilitation departments, as well as other key services.

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities at La Costa Glen. We are committed to hiring high quality, professional and caring individuals. We value and recognize the importance of supporting, training, and retaining our employees to better serve our residents. We look for employees with a passion for customer service.

La Costa Glen offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) with match.

To learn about more career opportunities with La Costa Glen Carlsbad, GlenView Assisted Living and GlenBrook Skilled Nursing, visit our websites at www.lacostaglen.com and www.visitglenview.com.

Apply online at www.lacostaglen.com/jobs

• At least one year previous housekeeping experience, preferablily
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively with Residents, and perform simple arithmetic.