Housekeeping Associate - Lenoir Woods, FT Days

Lutheran Senior Services•Columbia, MO

5d•$15 - $23

About The Position

The Housekeeping Associate provides housekeeping service to residents and maintains the community in an orderly and sanitary condition. The role performs general cleaning across resident rooms, dining and living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, elevators, recreation areas, nursing stations, utility rooms, offices, and other assigned areas. Duties include carpet and floor care, preparing and using approved cleaning products, specialized clean-up, and following infection-control and safety procedures. The position may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, infectious waste, and emotionally upset residents or family members. The work area is well-lit and ventilated, with temperature control, and there may be occasional minimal exposure to outdoor elements. The employee may need to work beyond normal hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary.

Requirements

Ability to interact with residents and provide excellent customer service.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Able to lift up to 55 pounds and push or pull 50 pounds.
Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Prior housekeeping experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform general cleaning duties such as dusting, scrubbing, wiping, mopping, and vacuuming.
Clean resident rooms, dining areas, kitchens, living areas, hallways, stairwells, elevators, bathrooms, recreation areas, nursing stations, medication rooms, utility rooms, break rooms, offices, and other assigned areas.
Perform carpet care and resilient floor cleaning according to procedure and assignment.
Mix, label, monitor, and properly use approved cleaning products.
Conduct specialized clean-up according to procedure, using appropriate equipment for blood spills and hazardous materials.
Follow infection-control procedures, including hand washing, waste storage and disposal, and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents.
Follow safety procedures and protocols, and immediately report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, accidents, and incidents to the supervisor.