Housekeeper - Palmer Pioneer Home ($18/hr & Benefits - Palmer, AK)

Housekeeper

This position provides a wide variety of cleaning services and other related duties required to keep the facilities in a clean and orderly condition.

This position will support housekeeping services at the Palmer Pioneer Home, a 79-resident senior living facility, located in Palmer, AK.

Responsibilities:

• Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize and/or restock hallways, stairways, resident rooms and offices, food preparation or break areas, offsite areas, restrooms, public areas or other work areas as assigned.
• Dust both low and high areas, and wipe down or cleans various surfaces.
• Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal areas.
• Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly cart and storage areas.
• May assist in laundry and/or linen removal.
• May be cross trained in janitorial and laundry duties and required to work those positions.
• Replenish guest supplies and amenities as required.
• May scrub, strip, extract, wax and buff all types of floors using appropriate equipment.
• May change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance.
• Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job task.
• Adhere to all safety policies, requirements and training.
• Report any material discrepancies, damage and/or theft to the manager or maintenance department.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of cleaning equipment and general cleaning processes.
• The ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc.
• This contract requires employees to have the following immunizations: TB. The successful candidate must be able to provide immunization records for this and/or be willing to take the vaccination if offered the job.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to moderate weather conditions)

Noise level: Moderate

Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium

Customer Interaction: High

Description of environment: This is located in an assisted living setting

Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel: None As part of the onboarding process for this contract you will be required to provide proof that you are free of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).

Competencies:

NMS Core Values:

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.