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.