Housekeeping Associate

Lutheran Senior Services; Weldon Spring (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & PTO Sell-back

Retirement savings with employer match

Education financial assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness benefits

Commuter support

Discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services in Missouri is seeking a dedicated housekeeping team member to support our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. You will perform a wide range of cleaning tasks across resident rooms, dining areas, kitchens, and common spaces with a focus on safety and resident comfort.

The role requires physical endurance, adherence to infection control procedures, and teamwork. Benefits include PTO, retirement savings, education assistance, EAP, wellness, and commuter

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with residents and provide excellent customer service.
• Prior housekeeping experience desirable.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of general cleaning duties (dusting, scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming) as assigned.
• Clean in resident rooms, dining areas, kitchens, living rooms and other areas.
• Perform carpet care and floor cleaning according to procedures.
• Mix, label, monitor, and use approved cleaning products.
• Respond to specialized clean-up tasks (blood spill and hazardous material) as needed.
• Follow infection control procedures and wear protective clothing when handling waste and cleaning agents.
• Report hazardous conditions, defective equipment and incidents to the supervisor immediately.

Skills

Customer service

Housekeeping

Reading comprehension

Job description

Job Description: Introduction At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Performs a variety of general cleaning duties to include dusting high and low, scrubbing, wiping, mopping wet and dry floors, vacuuming, and any other assigned cleaning duties
2. 2. Performs cleaning in a variety of areas including resident rooms, dining areas, kitchens, living rooms and other general living areas, hallways, stairwells, elevators, bathrooms, recreation areas, nursing stations, medication rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, break rooms, offices, and any other assigned areas
3. 3. Performs carpet care and resilient floor cleaning according to procedure and as assigned.
4. 4. Mixes, labels, monitors, and properly utilizes a variety of approved cleaning products
5. 5. Conducts specialized clean-up according to procedure and utilizes proper equipment such as blood spill and hazardous material clean-up
6. 6. Follows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, trash/waste storage and disposal and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents
7. 7. Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations and standard housekeeping practice and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

• Ability to interact with residents and provide excellent customer service
• Prior housekeeping experience desirable
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

Physical Requirements and Working Condition

The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs.

A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat), occasional minimal exposure to outdoor elements. On occasion, may be subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions.

EverTrue Pay & Benefits

Pay grade: 08, $15.00/hour to $23.30/hour. Eligible for shift differentials: No. For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.

• All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.
• Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.
• Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.

Additional Information: N/A

Lutheran Senior Services is a faith-based, mission-driven not-for-profit network that specializes in enhancing life for seniors, ages 62-plus. With 19 locations in Missouri and Illinois, we offer quality choices and exceptional support for retirement living. Through affordable housing sites, in-home services and senior living communities, we provide a person-centered approach to a comprehensive continuum of life choices. Building upon a tradition of excellence for over 160 years, Lutheran Senior Services is fulfilling its Christian mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.