Position Details

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others?

We are seeking a full-time schedule team member to join our environmental services group helping to clean residents' rooms and apartments and public areas to create a comfortable, safe, and welcoming home.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

This position has a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

What's In It For You

Some of the benefits you may receive are:

• Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions

• Awesome Employee Discounts

• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

Job Summary

Assures that the community is maintained in a clean, safe, manner by performing general housekeeping tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean, wash, sanitize and polish furniture and fixtures in residents rooms/apartments, common areas, shower and bathrooms, and hallways. Clean shower curtains, etc. and/or replace as needed.

• Vacuum, mop, spot clean, and wipe spills on floors, floor mats, counters and other areas.

• Empty small waste containers and dispose of refuse properly.

• Maintain proper supply levels for paper supplies, soap, garbage bags, etc.

• Clean mirrors, telephones, and windows in resident rooms and common areas.

• Clean walls, handrails, bumpers, doors and door hardware, and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing.

• Clean vacant rooms as assigned.

• Evaluate residents' rooms/apartments and public areas for safety and report concerns to supervisor.

• May be required to perform functions of laundry aide.

• Assist with orientation and training of new housekeeping assistants. May be required to assist in cross-training of housekeepers laundry assistant duties.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

  Experience

• Experience in a housekeeping capacity preferred.

  Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to display compassion and sensitivity with vulnerable adults who may become angry, hostile or combative.

• Ability to maintain a helping role when interfacing with persons served.

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out step-by-step instructions in oral, written or diagram form.

• Ability to read, speak and write English. Ability to write legibly and print simple sentences containing.

• Ability to read and carry out instructions including for use of equipment and products.

• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply two digit numbers.

  Additional Work Requirements

• N/A

  P hysical and Mental Requirements

• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, lifting at and above shoulder height.

• Lifts objects up to 50 pounds.

• O perates light machinery such as sweeper.

• Pushes/pulls carts with loads of up to 150 pounds.

• P erforms tasks requiring good eye-hand coordination and small motor skills.

• Stands and moves about throughout work shift.

• S ubject to exposure to infectious waste and disease conditions.

• Subject to exposure of odors, disinfectants and/or other air contaminants.

• Subject to changes in noise level in noise and temperature level in work environment.

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Requisition Number2024-10741

Employee TypeContingent

Hours Per Pay Period16

ShiftDay

Work Hours6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredYes

On Call RequiredNo

Position LocationUS-MI-Cadillac