Housekeeper

Purpose The primary purpose of this position is to preserve a clean and safe environment of Immanuel Living, by using proper cleaning techniques and safely using cleaning chemicals and equipment. This position is scheduled for Full Time majority Monday - Friday with some rotating weekends. This position is also available for PRN's (as needed). Expectations of Excellence Understand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living. Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations. Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those Immanuel Living serves, its staff, and Immanuel Living. Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example. Look for the good in others and assume positive intentions. Be caring, compassionate, and hospitable, while acting with integrity and honesty. Ensure that a safe living and working environment exists. Attend work regularly and follow established work schedule, while being flexible to the needs of the department, including during weekends and holidays. Manage use of work time wisely. Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED preferred. Previous housekeeping experience helpful. Essential Physical and Mental Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age, as the position operates potentially hazardous equipment. Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time and/or deadline pressures. Required vision abilities include close‑up and distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to squat or kneel down to low surfaces, prolonged kneeling, or sitting on floor to clean floors, ovens, baseboards, and lower walls. Ability to lift items weighing 0–10 lbs, 11–20 lbs, 21–40 lbs, or >40 lbs for tasks such as moving cleaning supplies, garbage bags, vacuum cleaners, and mattresses. Ability to reach above shoulder height, reach chest to shoulder height, and reach waist to shoulder height for supplying or cleaning tasks. Ability to pick up items off floor and carry items weighing up to 12 lbs. such as a cleaning caddy or laundry. Ability to push/pull 0–20 lbs. for scrubbing and mopping, and push 20–40 lbs. for moving carts or vacuuming. Ability to push up to 85 lbs. for moving beds. Stamina for continually standing while cleaning, sorting, and folding laundry; walking frequently to resident rooms; and twisting frequently while mopping or vacuuming. Job Responsibilities Maintain the environment of Immanuel Living in a sanitary, orderly, and safe condition, in compliance with all OSHA regulations and Life Safety codes. Follow all safety rules and guidelines as outlined by Immanuel Living. Follow all OSHA regulations and Life Safety Codes. Deep‑clean resident rooms on a weekly basis; spot‑check daily. Clean all toilets daily. Run large dust mop throughout facility, as needed. Vacuum carpets daily. Change urine mops and water daily. Mop lobby area and resident dining rooms daily. Run scrubbing machine on hallways and in dining rooms as needed. Clean common areas daily. Clean windows and screens as needed. Clean nurses stations, medicine rooms, nourishment rooms, bathing areas, and soiled linen rooms daily. Vacuum residents’ furniture, as needed. Buff floors of resident rooms. Wax all residents’ rooms as needed. Wax all common areas and dining room floors as needed; all housekeepers will work night shift to complete this task when required. Check vacuums daily, change bags as needed, and report any needed repairs to supervisor. Dispose of all infectious waste in the proper manner. Deliver clean linens and laundry to residents; assist with laundry duties if needed. Benefits Retirement Savings Program with strong employer match. Generous paid‑time off. Medical benefits. Optional dental insurance. Employee wellness programs. Educational assistance promoting lifelong learning. Free and discounted employee meals. Equal Opportunity Statement Immanuel Living is a drug‑free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr