Part Time Housekeeper

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a faith-based, premier nonprofit organization providing senior living and services in Michigan, has a great opportunity to join our team as a Part Time Housekeeper at the Dr. Violet T Lewis Village, Detroit Michigan. We invite you to help us create new possibilities for quality living for the seniors we serve.

The Housekeeper is responsible for performing any combination of cleaning duties to maintain the community, unit turns, and common areas. Assists with the overall up keep of the community and grounds. Excellent opportunity for a team player that can provide housekeeping support in a professional and confidential manner. Experience working in senior housing industry plus.

TO EXPEDITE CONSIDERATION, COMPLETE APPLICATION (INCLUDING WAGE EXPECTATIONS) ON

• Clean and maintain all common areas, including, but not limited to, corridors, lounges, reception areas, restrooms, storage and supply areas, floors, offices, and chapel. Clean and maintain resident rooms and units as assigned and/or as vacated so that health standards are met by:
  • Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
  • Dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
  • Wash windows, blinds, walls, ceilings, woodwork, etc. as necessary.
  • Move and arrange furniture.
  • Replenish bathroom items. Wash and disinfect using approve cleaning solutions.
  • Wash and disinfect bathroom and kitchen fixtures/appliances using approved cleaning solutions.
  • Sweep and mop floors.
  • Clean rugs and carpets using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.
  • Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
  • Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides.
• Maintain adequate levels/quantities of supplies by reporting accurate inventory to manager/lead for replenishment.
• Housekeeping of unit turns.
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.
  • Safety policies and procedures.
  • Federal, state and local regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education: High School Graduate, General Education Degree (GED), or previous housekeeping experience.

Experience: No prior experience necessary.

Computer Skills: Must be able to operate a computer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand/Walk.
• Handling / Fingering.
• Reach Outward/Above Shoulder.
• Climb, Squat, Kneel, & Bend.
• Lift/Carry 20 lbs. Up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Push/Pull 25 lbs. or less Up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Vision (Near, Depth Perception).
• Sense of Smell.

Work Environment

The employee will work inside, but will have regular exposure to fumes and airborne particles, occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, noise, etc. Care and alertness required when working with machinery, equipment and cleaning agents.

TO EXPEDITE CONSIDERATION, COMPLETE APPLICATION (INCLUDING WAGE EXPECTATIONS) ON

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan (PVM) will be celebrating its 80th Anniversary in 2025 and has long been recognized as a premier provider of senior living and services. A nonprofit, faith-based organization and recognized leader in the aging field, PVM has many locations, which include independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and stay and play services, throughout Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Recognized as an innovative leader, PVM was an early adopter of home and community based services. The organization’s goal has always been to deliver an environment that transforms senior living and services, while enhancing the communities it serves. PVM is also a leader in helping enrich the lives of those who prefer to remain in their own homes through a variety of home and community based services. PVM is a co-sponsor of two regional Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), one in Southeast Michigan and the second in Central Michigan. Combined, these programs serve an additional 1,000 individuals through coordinated care resources that address their medical, social, and physical needs. In many senior living locations, service coordinators are available to assist residents with accessing services and planning assistance.