Housekeeping Associate - Lenoir Woods, FT Days

Lutheran Senior Services•Columbia, MO

About The Position

The Housekeeping Associate provides excellent housekeeping service to residents and maintains the community in an orderly and sanitary condition. The role includes general cleaning and floor-care duties in resident and community areas, using approved cleaning products and equipment. The associate follows infection-control and safety procedures, reports hazards and incidents promptly, and may encounter residents or family members who are emotionally upset. The work takes place in a well-lighted, ventilated area with temperature control and occasional minimal exposure to outdoor elements. The position may involve exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and infectious waste or diseases, including AIDS and Hepatitis B, within standard precautions. The employee may need to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Requirements

Ability to interact with residents and provide excellent customer service.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to push or pull 50 pounds.
Ability 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, including dusting, scrubbing, wiping, mopping, and vacuuming.
Clean resident rooms and community areas, including dining areas, kitchens, living rooms, hallways, stairwells, elevators, bathrooms, recreation areas, nursing stations, medication rooms, utility rooms, break rooms, and offices.
Perform carpet care and resilient-floor cleaning according to procedure and assignment.
Mix, label, monitor, and properly use approved cleaning products.
Perform specialized clean-up, including blood spills and hazardous materials, using proper equipment and procedures.
Follow infection-control procedures, including hand washing, proper trash and waste storage and disposal, and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents.
Follow EverTrue safety procedures, applicable regulations, and standard housekeeping practices; immediately report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the supervisor.
Interact with residents and provide excellent customer service.