Independent Living Housekeeper

Job Details: Job Location: United Presbyterian Home - Washington, IA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The Independent Living Housekeeper is an important part of the UP Home team, keeping resident and common areas in a clean, safe and presentable condition.  This position performs a variety of housekeeping and other tasks as they relate to maintaining resident apartments and common spaces in Kerr Hall and various other areas of the UP Home campus. Practice infection control, universal precautions, and other preventive and protective safety procedures as instructed. Clean all common areas and rooms by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing. Empty and sanitize trash containers in common-use areas. Move, rearrange, and dust furniture and fixtures. Mix and blend cleaning solutions to proper concentrations for each task and ensure that the lasting odor or solutions do not cause any irritable conditions to people or pets. Clean and polish all entryway and lobby glass, doors, and furniture; vacuum and mop the entryway floor as needed; dust drapes and mini-blinds as needed. Buff, scrub, and polish highly visible and heavily used areas needing extra attention as needed. Perform miscellaneous light repairs as able Reports repair needs to the supervisor or Main Office so a work order can be initiated. Appropriately reports resident environment concerns and when resident declines housekeeping services to the supervisor. Attend and participate in all staff meetings and keep information confidential as appropriate. Maintain a team approach toward all staff and be a strong team member as part of the environmental staff Perform and assist in other assignments as needed and directed by the Supervisor.Qualifications: Friendly personality, with a customer service mindset Ability to act professionally at all times with respect and dignity for residents, staff and family members The ability to work alongside other members of the UP Home team, including other housekeepers, team members from other departments and administration Willingness to be flexible with time and responsibilities Self-starter attitude with great communication skills The ability to routinely engage in physical activity while cleaning/straightening resident apartments and common areas Full-Time Benefits Include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(3)b Pension Plan with Employer Match $25,000 Life Insurance Policy Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts Paid Time Off and Short-Term Disability Free Wellness Center Membership for Employee and Spouse Reduced Child Daycare Rates