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BONUS OFFERED FOR FULL TIME HIRES $4,000
* NEW WAGES * $15.50 PER HOUR!!Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our awesome environmental services team assuring that our Senior Living Grand Rapids Community is maintained in a clean, safe manner by performing general housekeeping, janitorial and laundry tasks as needed. Hours are from 7am - 6pm, 40 hours per week. Our team does work a weekend rotation so that our awesome residents have continuity in the services. Please know there can be some flexibility as to when a shift begins and ends, as long as the 8 hours is covered each day. Check us out!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
As a full time Samaritas employee, some of the benefits you will receive are:
Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
Plus many more benefits
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Job Summary
Assures that the community is maintained in a clean, safe, manner by performing general housekeeping, janitorial and laundry tasks as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clean, wash, sanitize and polish items in residents rooms/apartments, common areas, shower and bathrooms, and hallways as assigned by supervisor
Vacuum, mop, spot clean, and wipe spills on floors, floor mats, counters and other areas in resident apartments/rooms and public areas as needed or directed
Empty waste containers and dispose of refuse properly
Maintain proper supply levels for paper supplies, soap, garbage bags, and other supplies
Clean vacant rooms and utility rooms as assigned
Evaluate resident's rooms/apartments/public areas and equipment for safety and report concerns to supervisor
May be required to perform functions of laundry aide
Perform floor care maintenance including cleaning of carpeted and hard floor surfaces throughout communities
Assist with orientation and training of new department teammates. Below also applies to team working in Licensed Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Communities
Collect soiled linen, garments, and items from designated area
Sort soiled linen, garments, and items and separate items that require special stain removal/treatment
Wash and dry linen, garments, and other items
Press/iron garments as instructed
Fold, count, stack, hang and distribute clean laundry, linen, garments to residents or as directed
Ensure resident garments are labeled
Maintain laundry room cleanliness by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing as needed
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Experience
Experience in a housekeeping capacity preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of state traffic laws
Ability to display compassion and sensitivity with vulnerable adults who may become angry, hostile or combative
Ability to maintain a helping role when interfacing with persons served
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out step-by-step instructions in oral, written or diagram form
Ability to read, speak and write English. Ability to write legibly and print simple sentences containing
Ability to read and carry out instructions including for use of equipment and products
Ability to add, subtract, and multiply two digit numbers
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time
Stands and routinely moves throughout building and grounds
Frequently twists, bends, stoops, kneels, and maintains balance while pushing, lifting, pulling and controlling heavy mechanical equipment
Operates light machinery such as sweeper
Pushes/pulls weights of up to 150 pounds, lifts weights of up to 75 pounds and performs tasks which require excellent eye-hand coordination
Subject to exposure to infectious waste and disease conditions
Subject to exposure to odors, disinfectants and/or other air contaminants
Subject to changes in noise level and temperature level in work environment
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Requisition Number 2022-8577
Employee Type Full-Time
Hours Per Pay Period 80
Shift Day
Work Hours Varied
Weekends and/or Holidays Required Yes
On Call Required No
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids