Housekeeper - FT

Bluestem Communities Management; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

EAP

PTO & holidays

Wellness center

Meal discounts

Job summary

Bluestem Communities Management is seeking a full-time Housekeeper for The Cedars in McPherson, Kansas. The shift runs 7:30am to 4:00pm, with weekends and holidays possibly required.

Primary duties include cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and common areas, using approved cleaning agents, and maintaining a sanitary environment. The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to infection prevention protocols, and ability to work in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age
• Prefer prior experience in institutional cleaning

Responsibilities

• Keep assigned area neat, and clutter-free (residents' rooms, bathrooms, hallways, dining area)
• Deep-clean in assigned areas, using designated cleaning solutions and disinfectants
• Wash furnishings, floors, and equipment with cleaning solutions and disinfectants; polish sinks, tubs, mirrors
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum in assigned areas daily; move furniture as needed
• Use housekeeping and floor care equipment appropriately; report repairs via maintenance form
• Maintain work-area and supplies in an organized manner; replenish supplies as needed
• Wash and dry residents’ laundry (KBV AL only); sort, wash, and fold laundry
• Weekends and holidays: scheduled to work some weekends and holidays
• Be cross-trained in various housekeeping departments

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: The Cedars - McPherson, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Prefer High School grad or GED, Salary Range: $15.50Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day

The Cedars is looking for a full-time housekeeper to join our team! The hours for this position are 7:30am - 4:00pm.

Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits!

Health and insurance

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available)
• AFLAC products
• Voluntary life insurance

Financial wellness

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Gradifi student loan payment program
• Payactiv: Early access to earned wages

Company-paid benefits

• Group term life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time off and perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays
• Bluestem Wellness Center membership
• Meal discounts at our dining locations

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you—visit our Careers page today!

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Housekeeper is to clean and dust resident rooms, bathrooms, and other assigned areas. The Housekeeper will use designated chemicals and cleaning solutions when necessary to prevent the transmission of infections. The Housekeeper will sweep, dust, mop and vacuum.

Essential Job Functions

Keep assigned area neat, and clutter-free

• Clean and dust residents’ rooms, bathrooms, hallways, whirlpool, and other assigned areas.
• Empty trash cans and replaces liners
• Assist in cleaning tables and chairs in the dining area

Deep-Clean in assigned areas, using specified chemicals and cleaning solutions

• Wash furnishings, floors, and equipment with designated cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• Scour and polish sinks, tubs, mirrors, and similar equipment on a daily basis
• Clean windows and walls at least once a month, and more often as necessary
• Turn mattresses as needed, requesting help when necessary

Sweep, mop, and vacuum in assigned areas on a daily basis

• Move furniture and other equipment at least once a week, requesting help as necessary

Uses housekeeping and floor care equipment appropriately

• Use dust cloths, vacuum cleaners, wet mops, dry mops and other floor care equipment
• Notice when repairs are needed and completes maintenance request form

Maintain work-area and supplies in an organized manner.

• Replace cleaning and paper supplies, and hand soaps, and other supplies as needed.
• Keep work area neat

Wash and dry residents’ laundry (KBV AL only)

• Collect and sort resident’s laundry according to fabric type and desired water temperature
• Wash resident’s laundry, pre-treating, spot-cleaning, or soaking clothing when necessary
• Fold or hang laundry and return to the appropriate place

Weekends and Holidays

• Will be scheduled to work some weekends and holidays

Other Duties

• Be cross-trained in various housekeeping departments

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age
• Prefer prior experience in institutional cleaning

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.