Housekeeper – Louisville

Balfour Retirement Community in Louisville, COoffers skilled nursing and assisted living. Our associates who work here tell us they enjoy the deep connection with residents and their families and the teamwork among the staff. Balfour Senior Living invites you to consider joining us to deliver exceptional service and care to residents at Balfour Retirement Community.We are a hospitality focused and service-oriented leader in our field!POSITION SUMMARY:Perform the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department in accordance with current federal, state, OSHA, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the community, and to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment. Clean and sanitize residents rooms and other areas of the community. Knowledge of household and industrial laundry equipment; maintain cleanliness of laundry area in accordance with established Balfour policies and procedures.Schedule: Full Time and 1/2 time (up to 30 hours/week) available. Flexible hours – Must be able to work every other weekend and some holidaysBenefits available on date of hire for Full Time positions.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Interacts with residents, families, staff, and other visitors to the community in a pleasant, respectful, and courteous mannerHonor residents personal and property rights and maintains the confidentiality of all resident care informationReport losses and damages of residents laundry and property and turn in any found itemsActs as a positive representative of the community at all timesResponds to any and all call lights within 5 minutesDemonstrates knowledge of infection control throughout the communityClean and sanitize residents rooms and other areas of the community in accordance with cleaning schedules and Balfour Retirement Community policies and proceduresReports all accidents and hazardous conditions/equipment, as established by department policiesDisposes of waste in accordance with established policiesDemonstrates knowledge of emergency policies and proceduresAssists in maintaining storage areas in a clean and orderly mannerFollows established guidelines when using equipment, supplies, and chemicalsQUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, & SKILLS REQUIRED:Attends all in-service education programs mandated by Balfour Retirement Community, OSHA, state, and federal guidelinesAbility to read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English concerning the mixtures of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instruction, etc.Knowledge and ability to use household and industrial washers and dryers; knowledge of commercial laundry processes, equipment, and procedures for both washing and drying materialsWillingness to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessaryPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:Ability to climb, stoop, bend, push, pull and lift in excess of 50 pounds as necessary to perform required cleaning tasks as assigned throughout the workdayWillingness to work around odors, chemicals, and extreme temperature changes throughout the communityHealth & Wellness Protocols:Until further notice, interviews will take place virtually. Newly-hired associates will complete Balfour Senior Living’s New Hire Orientation virtually, then receive important training about how to keep our residents, and themselves, as healthy as possible. This includes things like hand washing and social distancing. You will also follow wellness protocols developed under guidance of health agencies before entering any of our buildings. If you have any questions regarding the current protocols, please include them in your cover letter or discuss with the Balfour representative who contacts you.Balfour Senior Livings COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that COVID-19 can cause serious, life-threatening complications, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect an individual. Further, an individual who becomes infected with COVID-19 could spread the virus to friends, family, co-workers, residents and others around them. Therefore, in a effort to protect our associates and our residents, all Balfour Senior Living employees are required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment with our organization. Qualified exemption requests may be submitted to the human resources department for consideration. We are also able to assist eligible candidates in locating a vaccination site.Why Balfour?Scheduling variety and flexibility:1st, 2nd, overnight and PRN opportunities available for many positionsImmediate healthcare coverage for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per weekMedical, dental and vision plan coveragePaid time off (PTO) and sick time for full and half time employeesTuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramEmployee Resident Referral Bonus ProgramABOUT BALFOUR SENIOR LIVINGFounded in 1997, Balfour Senior Living has received national and international recognition for the quality of its exterior architecture and its elegant interior design marked by the use of a vibrant color palette and a diverse collection of fine art. Since the first community opened in 1999, Balfour has grown to include ten communities with new projects on the horizon. From our inception, Balfour Senior Living has sought to be the most admired senior living company in the United States.Balfour Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) complying with state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, or racial status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discharge, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, compensation, benefits, and training.