Housekeeper

Job DetailsJob Location: Kalispell, MT 59901Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $27.00 HourlyPurpose The primary purpose of this position is to maintain and preserve a clean and safe environment of Immanuel Living, by using proper cleaning techniques and safely using cleaning chemicals and equipment.   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   Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law   None required   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   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. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervision / Leadership Serve as a role model for the Immanuel Spirit. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Decision Making This position may make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Decisions, final recommendations, and/or errors made by the incumbent may affect guests/residents and other staff in the unit/department that this position is assigned to but may, on occasion, affect all staff of Immanuel Living. Job duties typically involve frequently changing conditions and problems, requiring considerable judgment in applying factual background and fundamental principles to the development of approaches and techniques for the solution of problems. This position cannot authorize exceptions to Corporate policy or procedure. Documentation Complete documentation required by the Environmental Services department and regulatory agencies. Communication Effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including geriatric guests/residents and those with special needs. Communicate verbally and in writing to other staff members regarding housekeeping issues. Communicate with supervisor on a routine basis. Participate in training and/or meetings that help facilitate the departmental communication process. Personal Interaction This position may interact with: Guests/residents, family members, and/or designees General public Immanuel administrators, directors, managers, supervisors, staff Medical service providers, including physicians and pharmacists Other service providers or representatives Federal, State, Local government representatives Members of the media Continuing Education Attend workshops and training sessions related to housekeeping, environmental services, and long-term care, etc., as assigned by supervisor, and participate department meetings and monthly in-services.   Skills and Abilities   Language Read, write, and speak basic English Read and comprehend basic instructions and present information to others Read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence Mathematical Basic counting skills               Add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple numbers Reasoning Apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Computer Skills None required   Equipment and Materials Office Equipment Operate multi-line telephone to place, receive, transfer calls Operate hand-held radio Operate copier to copy and collate documents, as needed Computer Software and Operating Systems None required Specialized Equipment Operate floor scrubber, carpet extractors, dry carpet cleaner, large hall vacuum, floor vacuums   Environmental Conditions This position works in a temperature-controlled facility, as well as outside in all weather conditions and may travel to and from buildings in such weather conditions. This position may be exposed to:  Biological fluids, including but not limited to vomit, urine, feces Blood-borne pathogens Occupational disease Risk of cuts, burns, shock, or other minor injuries not requiring hospitalization Unpleasant substances, odors, noises                           Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by management.  Immanuel Living reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  Also, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties or working schedules based on their duty to find reasonable accommodations, where possible, for individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written contract of employment. Qualifications