Housekeeper

Purpose

 

 

The primary purpose of this position is to reserve a clean and safe environment of Immanuel Living, by using proper cleaning techniques and safely using cleaning chemicals and equipment.

 

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.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

Qualifications

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

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

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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

Frequentl

About Immanuel Living

Immanuel Living is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community located in Kalispell, MT. Our dedicated staff provide residents with new possibilities each day, along with resort-style amenities, healthy lifestyle options, and a breathtaking location in the Flathead Valley near Glacier National Park. We serve 300 older adults across independent villa apartments, assisted living, memory support, post-acute rehab, and long-term care residences. Amenities include multiple dining rooms, a fitness center, 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

• 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 dependent on employment status.

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.