Housekeeper - ON-CALL, Ketchikan Pioneer Home ($18/HR & Benefits - Ketchikan, AK)

This position provides a wide variety of cleaning services and other related duties to keep the facilities of the Ketchikan Pioneer Home, a 46-bed senior living facility in Ketchikan, AK, in a clean and orderly condition. This is not a rotational position.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize and/or restock hallways, stairways, resident rooms, 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 clean 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience demonstrating a working knowledge of cleaning equipment and general cleaning processes.
• Must provide immunization records for TB and/or be willing to take the vaccination if offered the job.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (occasional exposure to moderate weather conditions).
• Noise level: Moderate.
• Pace of work environment: Medium.
• Customer Interaction: High.
• Environment: Assisted living setting.
• Physical requirements: Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs; frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, see, taste, smell, and carry weight.
• Travel: None.

Competencies

• 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.