Housekeeper/Laundry

Housekeeping/Laundry - Part-Time Evenings

Schedule: Mon to Fri, Every other weekend, Holidays. Must be dependable and follow directions.

Luther Manor Nursing & Retirement Facility is a skilled-nursing facility located in Hannibal, MO. We are currently looking for an addition to our Housekeeping & Laundry department Your purpose is to clean and maintain the facility to ensure that it meets all housekeeping sanitation requirements. You will provide a comfortable space for our residents and employees.

Housekeeping/Laundry Job Description:

• Compassion for our residents and the ability to work as a team with other aides
• Assist the Director of Housekeeping and other Housekeeping/Laundry Aides
• Perform daily housekeeping or laundry functions as assigned
• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
• Cleaning and sanitizing toilets, showers/bathtubs, counter tops and sinks
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary dining area for residents and staff
• Changing linens and making beds in resident rooms
• Washing windows
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpeted areas
• Sweeping/vacuuming, polishing and mopping hard floors
• Use of cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops and other cleaning tools
• Keeping bathrooms stocked with clean linens, toiletries and other supplies
• Cleaning mirrors and other glass surfaces
• Emptying trash receptacles and disposing of any waste
• Monitoring cleaning supplies
• Collect, sort and weigh soiled laundry, linen, garments, etc., place in appropriate containers in assigned areas
• Sort soiled items requiring stain removal/treatment
• Press/iron garments as requested
• Fold, count, stack hang and distribute laundry, linen, garments, etc., to residents as directed
• Report unidentified articles of clothing to Director of Housekeeping in loss prevention.
• Review laundry complaints/grievances and make verbal/written reports to the Director of Housekeeping
• Keep assigned work area(s) clean, safe, comfortable, professional and free of hazardous objects
• Maintain infection control and universal precautions when performing laundry procedures
• Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services
• Follow and remain up to date on any and all fire/disaster safety guidelines
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of every shift
• Practice proper hand washing and self-sanitation after coming into contact with soiled items
• Report observations concerning equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to Director of Housekeeping
• Report all self-accidents/incidents, regardless of how minor they may be, to Director of Housekeeping

Housekeeping Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge and experience in cleaning and sanitizing rooms and objects to meet requirements
• Willingness to learn new cleaning methods and how to use various pieces of equipment
• Ability to adapt to different situations and change work processes to accommodate the needs of residents and staff
• Thorough listening skills to ensure that needs are being met among residents and staff
• Proper communication and service skills
• Organizational skills
• Integrity, honesty, respect and teamwork

Full Time Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• A $0.50 per hour bonus for *perfect* attendance every pay period
• Time and half on holidays
• Shift differentials after 2PM.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person