Housekeeper

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Regina Cleri Community is a dynamic independent living community of retired Catholic Priests. We are located in Shrewsbury, Missouri. Job Summary We are searching for a loving and dedicated housekeeper with the skills to keep our senior priests' home clean and well-kept. Job Responsibilities Upon arrival to work:

• Gather information from the Front Office regarding priest rooms that need special attention, i.

e. who is sick, hospitalized, vacation, etc.

Recognize and respond to:

• Smoke alarms
• Fire alarms
• Other emergencies Be alert to unusual situations:
• Priest's routine changed
• Priest room shows signs of health decline or medical concern

Room and Hallway Care:

• Empty waste cans daily
• Make beds a.

Sheets are changed weekly on Mondays, unless the regular housekeeper is absent or it is a holiday, in which case the sheets are changed on Tuesday.

Clean bathroom:

a. Shower and shower curtain b. Toilet--under the seat, floor ledge, inside, etc. c. Clean and dry sink and fixtures to shine d. Clean bathroom glass e. Mop bathroom floor f. Collect soiled/wet towels and put up clean towels: 2 wash cloths, 1 bath towel, 1 face towel, 1 bath mat unless requested otherwise g. Check toilet paper and soap - keep one extra in bathroom

• Dust furniture, shelves, and blinds at least once a week
• Vacuum the floors—rooms, halls and linen closets at least once a week. a. Move the furniture as needed—have maintenance team assist with larger pieces.
• Defrost room refrigerators as well as the hall refrigerator when needed.
• Clean hall refrigerator weekly, including top of the refrigerator.
• When a priest is away, deep clean his room while he is gone -may require collaboration with maintenance and other housekeepers.
• Report any maintenance issues by contacting the maintenance team or administrator.
• Perform other duties as requested by the administrator.
• In empty rooms: clean toilet and run water fixtures once weekly, vacuum/dust once monthly Job Requirements Knowledge and Experience Requirements A mature, honest and caring adult with good housekeeping skills Ability to communicate effectively with the priests and team members Ability to keep priests' personal information confidential Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and operate appliances Skills and Attitudes Required for Success in Job Ability to work alone and in team settings Ability to receive and follow directions from administrator Ability to vacuum and dust, to wet mop bathrooms, to make a neat bed Ability to keep cart with cleaning materials supplied and neat Communicate with a friendly and happy disposition Stand, Bend, Push/Pull/Lift up to 40 pounds consistently during a four-hour shift Relationships Required Work well with the administrator, other housekeepers and other team members Ability to be gentle and compassionate in dealing with priests and the team members Resources for Which Accountable Cleaning chemicals and electrical appliances Care of priests' furnishings, clothing, and linens—living room/office, bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom The Archdiocese of St.

Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.