Housekeeper - PRN

We are seeking a Housekeeper to join our community responsible for cleanliness and servicing of assigned area, care of cleaning equipment; efficient expenditures of soaps, waxes, polishes, and similar supplies.  (This position combines aspects of housekeeping, maintenance, and custodial functions.) Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you'll do:

• • Perform all duties in a courteous manner and maintain excellence in customer service including but not limited to cheerfully greeting residents and visitors and exercising respect with co-workers.
  • Clean and service rooms, baths, and offices; dust furniture and equipment; clean windows, window sills, light globes; empty trash baskets and remove trash; clean and polish bathtubs, sinks, mirrors, and similar items; replenish supplies of soap and towels; clean and polish brass, glass panels, doors, partitions, and paneling; check and fill all dispensers – hand soap, paper.
  • Clean, mop, and treat floors; strip, wax, and buff floors as needed. Vacuum all carpet; shampoo carpet as directed.
  • Mix/dilute housekeeping chemicals and products according to instructions.
  • Move furniture as needed in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
  • Make minor repairs and adjustments; replace light bulbs; repair clogged sinks, commodes, or drains.
  • Assist dietary unit as needed with set ups, clean up, policing spills during meals, etc.
  • Keep utility storage rooms in good order by cleaning lockers and equipment, arranging supplies, and sweeping and mopping floor. Organize and maintain linen closets in a safe and orderly condition at all times.
  • Report issues of department equipment when it is not in good working condition in accordance with manufacturer’s operational standards.
  • Detect and correct, or report, hazardous conditions that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents, employees, or visitors.
  • Observe and report resident symptoms, reactions, and changes and report to the director or other appropriate personnel as necessary.
  • Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Work successfully as part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.

 What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires knowledge of all phases of housekeeping operations and devices
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.