Housekeeper

Water's Edge; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Employee assistance program

On-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

Jaybird Senior Living in Minnesota is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to join our team. The position involves cleaning apartments, common areas, and assisting with laundry, with a two-day workweek.

You will help maintain a warm, clean, and welcoming environment for residents and visitors, delivering the Red Carpet Treatment. The role emphasizes safety and compassion; you’ll follow HIPAA and OSHA guidelines, participate in safety meetings, and report hazards promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Compassion and a patient, friendly demeanor.
• Prior experience with seniors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly housekeeping services and other tasks per Individualized Service Plans.
• Maintain inventory and storage of cleaning and laundry supplies.
• Use PPE and cleaning chemicals safely and appropriately.
• Keep apartments, common areas, dining spaces clean and welcoming.
• Identify hazards and report to management; submit work orders as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Housekeeper

We are seeking a PT Housekeeper to join our team. The position would work 2 days a week helping deep clean public and private areas at Autumn Grace and Waters Edge Assisted Living. Our Housekeepers deliver the “Red Carpet Treatment” to every resident, visitor, and team member. You’ll play a key role in creating a warm, clean, and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for every day. This position involves cleaning apartments, laundry, and common areas, while helping maintain the overall beauty and safety of our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide weekly housekeeping services and any additional services outlined in residents’ Individualized Service Plans.
• Maintain and manage inventory, requisition, and storage of all cleaning and laundry supplies.
• Use personal protective equipment and cleaning chemicals safely and appropriately.
• Ensure cleanliness in apartments, common areas, dining spaces, and other community areas.
• Identify hazards or unsafe conditions and report them promptly to management.
• Document maintenance needs and submit work orders when necessary.
• Respond appropriately to smoke or fire alarms.
• Answer phones courteously and assist residents, visitors, and team members as needed.
• Participate actively in safety committees, staff meetings, and bi-weekly in-services.
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Follow all OSHA safety guidelines and state regulations related to Assisted Living.
• Complete incident reports as required for residents, self, or co-workers.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Calm, friendly demeanor with patience and flexibility.
• Commitment to providing exceptional care and a welcoming environment for residents.
• Compassion, positivity, and a genuine desire to make a difference in residents’ lives.

The Perks That Matter:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and flexible hours
• Employee assistance program and on-demand pay
• Career growth in a fast-growing company

About Jaybird Senior Living

We provide seniors with the exceptional care they deserve, in an extraordinary living environment. Our communities offer seniors the freedom to enjoy each day as they see fit, with the right level of care and support; helping them approach life with renewed confidence and purpose.

Since 2004, we’ve created a culture where our staff can innovate and grow — while our residents thrive and their families enjoy peace of mind.

The Minnesota Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Minnesota to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Minnesota, the following information may not apply. The base range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), Flexible hours for better work-life balance, Employee assistance program, on-demand pay.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.