Housekeeper

Description

Description

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

• The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment.
• The incumbent 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.

• Rare < 5% of Shift Occasional 6-33% of Shift Frequent 34-66% of Shift Continues >67% of shift
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• | Physical Demand | Examples of Job Duty | Frequency |
• | Squatting or kneeling down to low surfaces, prolonged kneeling, or sitting on floor | - Cleaning floors, ovens, baseboards, lower walls | Occasionally |
• | Lifting 0-10 lbs. | - Lifting cleaning supplies | Occasionally |
• | Lifting 11-20 lbs. | - Lifting garbage bags, supplies | Occasionally |
• | Lifting 21-40 lbs. | - Lifting vacuum cleaner | Occasionally |
• | Lifting > 40 lbs. | - Turning mattresses | Occasionally |
• | Reaching above Shoulder | - Reaching for supplies from shelves | Rarely |
• | Reaching Chest to shoulder height | - Cleaning all surfaces: counters, walls, hand rails | Frequently |
• | Reaching waist to shoulder | - Cleaning walls | Occasionally |
• | Reaching below waist level | - Cleaning ovens, baseboards, lower walls - Picking up items off floor | Occasionally |
• | Carrying 0-12 pounds | - Carrying cleaning caddy, laundry | Occasionally |
• | Push/Pull 0-20 pounds | - Scrubbing with rags - Mopping | Frequently |
• | Push 20-40 pounds | - Pushing / pulling cart - Vacuuming | Rarely |
• | Pushing up to 85 pounds | - Moving beds | Rarely |
• | Gripping up to 40 pounds | | Rarely |
• | Sitting | | Rarely |
• | Standing | - Cleaning, sorting and folding laundry | Continually |
• | Walking | - To resident rooms | Frequently |
• | Twisting | - Mopping, vacuuming | Frequently |

Job Responsibilities

*Specific Duties*

• 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.

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Qualifications

About Immanuel Living

Immanuel Living is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community located in Kalispell, MT. Our creative and dedicated staff provide residents with new possibilities each day, along with resort-style amenities, numerous options for healthy lifestyles, and a breathtaking location in the Flathead Valley near Glacier National Park. We serve 300 older adults in independent villa apartments, assisted living, memory support, post-acute rehab, and long-term care residences. Amenities include multiple dining rooms, a fitness center, an art studio, and more. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, we provide a faith-based environment while maintaining a reputation for quality and innovation in senior living.

What We Offer

Immanuel Living offers a competitive benefits package\* including

• 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

\*Benefits are subject to change and depend on employment status.

Additional Information

• Immanuel Living is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• If this sounds like you, please apply for this position. Include your full work history, listing employers starting with the most current/recent, including self-employment.