Housekeeper

When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! Housekeepers are essential to providing our community with clean, safe, and inviting spaces for residents and team members. Joining the Luthercare team can be a deeply fulfilling career choice for compassionate individuals who enjoy building meaningful relationships with older adults and their families and who may be looking for opportunities to grow in their career. Plus, you’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who want to provide the best customer service and care to our residents.

We’re currently seeking dedicated Housekeepers for St. Johns Herr Estate, the Luthercare community in Columbia, PA. We are currently hiring for an 8A-4P, 40 hour bi-weekly position (with requirements every 3rd weekend and holiday).

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team is key to providing the best possible care, which is why we offer a variety of benefits that promote work-life balance. As a team member, you receive a fantastic benefits package that includes health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% company contribution , and a daily pay option to ensure that you have access to your hard-earned wages when you need them. We also offer g enerous paid time off, employee assistance programs for mental health and personal support, access to our campus gym and pool, discounts to our Luthercare for Kids childcare centers, and opportunities for career growth, advancement, and continuing education, including tuition reimbursement and scholarships. You also receive a 20% discount on all meals at our on-campus restaurants.

WHAT YOU DO:

As a Housekeeper at St. Johns Herr Estate, you’re an integral part of ensuring our buildings and workspaces are clean, sanitary, and well-maintained. You’ll do this by performing a variety of duties, including, but not limited to:

1. Dust and polish furniture; stock supplies; clean wash basins, tubs, and commodes; empty wastepaper baskets in resident, team member, and client areas, and collect and dispose of garbage in designated areas.
2. Perform dry and wet mopping of floors; operate vacuums, carpet extractors, and pressure washers; and clean windows, screens, ceiling lights, walls, and window treatments.
3. Clean and prepare residential living spaces in preparation for new residents.
4. Assist with laundry operations, which includes operating washers, dryers, irons, and collecting and delivering laundry from and to designated areas.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Ability to lift up to thirty (30) pounds frequently
2. Ability to push/pull up to fifteen (15) pounds of force frequently
3. Ability to perform the functions required to push large carts, handcarts, appliance dollies and vacuum cleaners/carpet extractors.

Preferred Job-Related Experience/Abilities/Education:

1. One (1) year of directly related experience
2. Basic computer skills

ABOUT ST. JOHN’S HERR ESTATE:

At St. John’s Herr Estate, located at 200 Luther Lane in Columbia, older adults enjoy a healthy, active retirement while living in our maintenance-free independent living cottages and apartments, with resort-style amenities and a full range of services. St. John’s Herr Estate also features on-site Personal Care for residents who need a little help and support to remain living as independently as possible. The community is part of Luthercare, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based, and mission-driven organization based in Lititz, Pa. St. John’s Herr Estate residents have access to Luthercare’s network of services through its full continuum of care within three communities in Lancaster County. 

If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we invite you to apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Luthercare is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free, healthy, safe workplace for all team members.