Housekeeping Room Attendants

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

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The Room Attendant is responsible for performing housekeeping and laundry functions in order to create a safe, secure, and inviting environment for residents, families, and team members while meeting and exceeding Sunrise quality service standards.

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Housekeeping
Perform general housekeeping duties in resident suites, public areas, and support areas as assigned while meeting or exceeding Sunrise’s quality standards.
Perform cleaning duties according to schedule in assigned areas such as resident suites, bathrooms, common areas and offices:
Sweep, dust, dust mop, and wet mop all flooring; Clean, sanitize, and polish lavatory, shower, and sink fixtures
Dust, wash, sponge mop, sanitize and hand shampoo furniture, dust desk and floor lamps, and clean and polish glass surfaces, woodwork, walls, and windowsills
Knock on resident’s doors before entering and respect their privacy during the cleaning process.
Knock on public restroom doors before entering and wait for a response before beginning the cleaning process.
Transport supplies, to include clean and soiled linen, to the appropriate storage and collection areas.
Collect trash and remove and for maintaining trash receptacles and collection areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
Laundry
Collect, clean, and redistribute the community laundry.
Sort, wash, and dry linens properly following approved laundry procedures.
Fold, count, and stack linens following approved laundry procedures.
Inspect linens routinely for wear and tear, identify worn and torn linens, and follow the community’s Standard Operating Procedure for damaged linens.
Maintain the commercial laundry in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
Resident Care
Assist Care Managers and Department Coordinators with resident care when requested.
Practice positive resident relations following our Sunrise Shared Values; respond to resident requests and direct resident feedback and requests to immediate supervisor and or Care Manager.
Review, read, notate, and initial Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent information and any resident’s physical and behavioral changes.
Safety and Risk Management
Ensure cleaning chemicals are kept stored and locked when not in use.
Ensure any cords, carts, equipment, and other hazards are always kept out of the way, not blocking exits and in compliance with fire codes.
Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements, promoting Risk Management programs and policies, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
Comply with all infection control techniques, placement of bio-hazard containers and removal techniques, procedures, and policies.
Training and Contributing to Team Success
Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
Contribute to the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops.
Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following all community procedures and guidelines, having the ability to follow through on assigned tasks and demonstrating initiative
High School diploma / GED preferred
Able to provide housekeeping and laundry services in a resident centered environment, which meet or exceed Sunrise’s quality standards
Desire to work with seniors
As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must review and sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance
As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Upon request, Sunrise Senior Living will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment process.