Job Summary
Assures that the community is maintained in a clean, safe, manner by performing general housekeeping tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clean, wash, sanitize and polish furniture and fixtures in residents rooms/apartments, common areas, shower and bathrooms, and hallways. Clean shower curtains, etc. and/or replace as needed.
Vacuum, mop, spot clean, and wipe spills on floors, floor mats, counters and other areas.
Empty small waste containers and dispose of refuse properly.
Maintain proper supply levels for paper supplies, soap, garbage bags, etc.
Clean mirrors, telephones, and windows in resident rooms and common areas.
Clean walls, handrails, bumpers, doors and door hardware, and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing.
Clean vacant rooms as assigned.
Evaluate residents' rooms/apartments and public areas for safety and report concerns to supervisor.
May be required to perform functions of laundry aide.
Assist with orientation and training of new housekeeping assistants. May be required to assist in cross-training of housekeepers laundry assistant duties.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
- Experience in a housekeeping capacity preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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.
Additional Work Requirements
Physical and Mental Requirements
Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, lifting at and above shoulder height.
Lifts objects up to 50 pounds.
Operates light machinery such as sweeper.
Pushes/pulls carts with loads of up to 150 pounds.
Performs tasks requiring good eye-hand coordination and small motor skills.
Stands and moves about throughout work shift.
Subject to exposure to infectious waste and disease conditions.
Subject to exposure of odors, disinfectants and/or other air contaminants.
Subject to changes in noise level in noise and temperature level in work environment.
At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to "Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple". A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock!
We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.
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Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled
Requisition Number2020-6414
Employee TypeTemporary
Hours Per Pay Period40
ShiftDay
Work Hours8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredYes
On Call RequiredNo
Position LocationUS-MI-Williamsburg