Are you energetic, self-motivated, and passionate about creating a comfortable, welcoming home environment? Join the Good Shepherd Memory Care team as a Homemaker! In this role, you’ll make a meaningful difference every day by helping maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment for the residents in our Memory Care community. Along with joining a supportive and mission-driven team, Good Shepherd offers employees a variety of generous benefits.
Hours: Days Monday - Friday No weekends, No Holidays
Homemaker Responsibilities
Performs daily housekeeping services essential to the health and well-being of clients in the home setting.
• General cleaning and sanitizing each resident room weekly, on a rotational basis, to their personal preferences. Including: sanitizing bathroom, changing bed linens, dusting, cleaning surfaces, washing windows, cleaning closets, mopping floors, blinds, trash removal, vacuuming, etc.
• Perform general household cleaning of resident’s home which may include entry, living, dining room and kitchen area.
• Assist Care Managers with household cleaning including sweeping, dishes, and wiping down tables and chairs.
• Assist with refilling paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, hand soap etc., in all dispensers.
• Clean rooms scheduled for move-out/move-ins timely.
• Properly using cleaning equipment, including ensuring that it is cleaned after use and properly maintained.
• Follow instructions and safeguards regarding use of chemicals and equipment use.
• Observe and report any environmental conditions, concerns, stains, equipment issues, etc.
• Document cleaning tasks completed according to procedure.
• Report: Presence of animals, vermin, or insects, need for supplies, cleaning supplies, equipment/repair needs, water leaks, other maintenance needs, and all other health and safety hazards noticed.
• Assist housekeeping with seasonal/routine housekeeping functions including carpet/furniture cleaning and stain removal, vent cleaning, window/wall washing, and other projects as assigned or seasonally.
Client interaction or needs:
• Assist with laundry and properly returning clothing to clients, as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, volunteers, staff members, supervisor, and others.
• Provide clients with escort assistance to and from activities, church, meals/event etc.
• Serves to protect vulnerable adults from abuse & neglect and reports concerns immediately.
• Triage client concerns and seek direction from designated staff person.
• Relay a positive attitude with clients, families, visitors, and co-workers at all times by using a calm approach and tone of voice, smiling, and eye contact.
• Provide on-boarding assistance to new staff to ensure each new team member understands they are welcomed to the care setting and understand their job functions.
Homemaker Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (Part-Time/Full-Time Eligible)
• Earned Safe & Sick Time Off
• FREE Option for Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for Employee (Full-Time Eligible)
• 401K with Company Match
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
Qualifications
Homemaker Qualifications
• Ability to effectively communicate both in written and verbal form in English.
• Be able to work in a variety of client’s home settings with possible exposure to pets and various cleaning chemicals.
• Prior housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must be able plan and organize the day/week to ensure work is completed timely.
• Must be self-motivated, punctual, and energetic.
Keywords: Homemaker, Homemaking, Housekeeping, Housekeeper