The Houskeeper will maintain a safe and clean environment for the residents, their families and the CRISTA employees that we serve. This position will perform routine duties that include: cleaning, disposing of trash and providing supplies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (General overview and may include all details of responsibilities)Cleaning and Sanitation. Perform daily cleaning, disinfecting, and garbage removal in resident apartments, common areas, restrooms, housekeeping areas. Follow cleaning and sanitation procedures set by the Lead Housekeeper and/or Facilities Director. Properly clean up human waste and other body fluids. Monitor assigned areas and clean or disinfect as needed. Safety, Equipment Use and Care. Report unsafe, unclean, or broken materials that cannot be immediately addressed to the Lead Housekeeper. Remove unsafe or broken materials when possible. Use all cleaning supplies and equipment in accordance with safety protocols. Properly use and maintain cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaners and extractors. Use ladders safely when required. Handle various cleaning chemicals in a safe and effective manner. Compliance and Policy Adherence. Follow Residents’ Rights Policies at all times. Adhere to procedures outlined in the employee handbook. Teamwork and Communication. Work collaboratively with supervisors, co-workers, and residents. Attend meetings, participate in training sessions, and complete assigned educational requirements. Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Lead Housekeeper or Facilities Director. Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSCHRIST CENTERED - Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.). Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA. Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices. Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC). Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Environmental Specialists perform the majority of their duties in direct contact with our residents, staff and other members of the environmental team. Read, write, communicate in and interpret English at a functional level (i.e.: read and comprehend usage instructions for cleaning products and follow them accurately, verbally communicate with clarity, understand and explain information to residents.) Operate equipment properly. Ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time and able to determine (when faced with more than one thing to do at a time) what is more important. Interact with a wide variety of people, particularly the elderly and their family members. Ability to solve problems and work independently. Come to work as scheduled and demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Ability to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, and residents. STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATIONCRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy. Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.