We’re seeking a full-time housekeeper to keep residents’ homes and community areas clean, comfortable, and attractive. As part of our team, you’ll create meaningful moments for residents and others, using your abilities and smile to make each day special for them.

This position primary role performs various laundry duties including sorting, loading and unloading machines. You must be comfortable working with residents personal garments and linen. There will be times where this position is required to clean residents apartments or work in the public areas.

This opportunity is for the following schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm with weekends availability base on business needs. Required to work holidays falling on scheduled shifts.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better. Our staff of professionals is committed to providing excellent service and a warm atmosphere for residents, visitors, and staff. The Mather is in Evanston, Illinois, close to downtown and public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.

The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.

What We Offer:

Mather offers a benefits package* that goes above and beyond.

All employees are eligible for:

• Generous paid-time off (PTO) program including vacation days, sick days, personal days, and holidays. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility
• 401(k) program with strong employer match and annual contribution (Age 21 or better)
• Convenient subsidized parking or public transportation for certain locations
• Learning to Age Well Program – employees can be reimbursed up to $130 per year for completion of classes such as music lessons, yoga, or foreign language classes

Benefits-eligible employees can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Extended illness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
• Employee wellness programs, including free annual wellness screening
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance - 100% coverage by Mather

• Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

Expectations of Mather Employees:

• The ability to work well in a team environment
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• The ability to establish and maintain relationships with residents, customers, and coworkers
• The ability to learn new tasks and information and apply to serving others
• A commitment to delivering on responsibilities
• Reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic

About Mather:

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. These include senior living residences (The Mather, Mather Place, and Splendido); a variety of community-based initiatives; and Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging, a resource for research and information about aging, trends and innovations in aging services, and more.

Mather values employees and is serious about supporting their health and professional development. We’ve been named one of “Chicago’s Top Workplaces" by the Chicago Tribune, and Mather has received national certification as a Great Place to Work by The Great Places to Work Institute.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mather is a drug-free workplace .Come work in a safe and award winning environment with an organization named as a Best Workplace in Chicago. Mather requires all employees be fully vaccinated and has granted accommodations for health and religious reasons.

If this sounds like you, then please apply for this position. When applying, please include all work history. List your employers, starting with the most current/recent, including self-employment. Please do not state "Refer to resume."

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals