Housekeeper - FT

Bluestem Communities Management; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Meal discounts

Job summary

Bluestem Communities Management in McPherson, KS is seeking a full-time housekeeper responsible for cleaning and maintaining resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas. The role requires using designated cleaning solutions and equipment to ensure hygiene standards.

The ideal candidate is at least 18 years old and prefers prior experience in institutional cleaning. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean and dust residents' rooms and bathrooms.
• Empty trash cans and replace liners.
• Use designated chemicals and cleaning solutions.

Skills

Institutional cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Ability to lift and move items

Education

High School grad or GED

Tools

Dust cloths

Vacuum cleaners

Wet and dry mops

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry | Job Location: The Cedars - McPherson, KS 67460 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: Prefer High School grad or GED | Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly | 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.

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

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 replace 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 complete 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.