Housekeeper

Bay Bluffs - Emmet County Medical Care Facility • Harbor Springs, MI

28d

About The Position

The Housekeeper cleans and disinfects rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas according to established policies and procedures, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the Facility. The position also helps maintain a positive physical, social, and psychological environment for residents while supporting their comfort.

The role follows departmental cleaning procedures and schedules, including cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, bathing areas, and common areas. The Housekeeper works with the supervisor to develop or adapt schedules, uses cleaning products efficiently and accurately, follows safety and infection-control procedures, and responds promptly to housekeeping cleanup requests from other departments. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Limited computer skills.
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, lift, push, pull, and move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Able to cope with the mental, physical, and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Nice To Haves

• Housekeeping experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility; experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Bay Bluffs’ Agreement of Belonging at all times.
• Respect and honor resident-centered care.
• Follow cleaning procedures in the department’s policy and procedures manual.
• Follow daily and periodic cleaning schedules prepared by the supervisor, including for resident rooms, bathrooms, bathing areas, and common areas.
• Develop skill and efficiency in accurate use of time and cleaning products.
• Work with the supervisor and offer suggestions to develop or adapt cleaning schedules to meet the Facility’s needs.
• Follow safety and infection-control procedures.
• Respond promptly to housekeeping cleanup requests from other departments in unforeseen situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and resident comfort.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Affordable health insurance, including prescription coverage, vision, and dental; payment in lieu is available if already insured elsewhere
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO accruing 120 hours in the first year of employment
• Shift differential between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employer-funded 401A retirement plan after the first year of employment
• 457 retirement plan available upon hire
• Education Assistance Plan after the first year of employment
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED