Housekeeper

Overview

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a faith-based, premier nonprofit organization providing senior living and services in Michigan, has a great opportunity to join our team as a Part Time Housekeeper at the Village of Bethany Manor, Detroit Michigan.  We invite you to help us create new possibilities for quality living for the seniors we serve.

The Housekeeper is responsible for performing any combination of cleaning duties to maintain the community, unit turns, and common areas.  Assists with the overall up keep of the community and grounds. Excellent opportunity for a team player that can provide housekeeping support in a professional and confidential manner.  Experience working in senior housing industry plus.

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Responsibilities

Clean and maintain all common areas including, but not limited to corridors, lounges, reception areas, restrooms, storage and supply areas, floors, offices, and chapel. Clean and maintain resident rooms and units as assigned and/or as vacated so that health standards are met by:

Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.

Dust and polish furniture and fixtures.

Wash windows, blinds, walls, ceilings, woodwork, etc. as necessary.

Move and arrange furniture.

Replenish bathroom items. Wash and disinfect using approve cleaning solutions.

Wash and disinfect bathroom and kitchen fixtures/appliances using approved cleaning solutions.

Sweep and mop floors.

Clean rugs and carpets using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.

Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.

Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides.

Maintain adequate levels/quantities of supplies by reporting accurate inventory to manager/lead for replenishment.

VOW: Collect dining room and resident laundry. Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines and dryers, iron and fold dried items.

Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.
• Safety policies and procedures.
• Federal, state and local regulations.

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education : High School Graduate, General Education Degree (GED)  

Experience : No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills

Must be able to operate a computer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand/Walk
• Handling / Fingering
• Reach Outward/Above Shoulder
• Climb, Squat, Kneel, & Bend
• Lift/Carry 20 lbs. Up to 50 lbs. on occasion
• Push/Pull 25 lbs. or less Up to 50 lbs. on occasion
• Vision (Near, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Smell

Work Environment

The employee will work inside, but will have regular exposure to fumes and airborne particles, occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, noise, etc. Care and alertness required when working with machinery, equipment and cleaning agents.