Housekeeper

Illuminus; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for you

Low-cost health insurance

Dental, Vision, Life and Disability

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off – 144 hours

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Auburn Homes and Services of Waconia is hiring a full-time Housekeeping staff to clean and service areas across skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living spaces. The role involves disinfecting, mopping, sweeping, and waste handling in a healthcare setting while maintaining safety standards.

The position offers a daytime shift (8:00–4:30) with no nights or weekends, and provides a strong benefits package including health coverage, retirement matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and servicing of an assigned area in a healthcare/senior living setting.
• Disinfect, mop, sweep, vacuum, and handle waste in resident rooms, common areas, and staff spaces.
• Operate floor-cleaning equipment and follow safety procedures; read and follow resident rights and facility rules.
• Cross-train to work in all areas of the community and assist with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Houskeeping at Auburn Homes and Services of Waconia is responsible for the cleanliness and servicing of an assigned area, care and cleaning of resident rooms, apartments, common areas, and employee work areas. Applies safety procedures and precautions as appropriate in healthcare/senior living setting and with material handling and disposal. Works collectively within the department to ensure that the facility is clean and safe for residents, visitors, and staff.

This position is accountable to the Environmental Services Supervisor

• Job Type: Full-time (60 hours per pay period)
• Shift: 8:00-4:30PM - No nights or weekends!
• Pay Rate: $19.09 per hour

Benefits include:

• FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan—no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider
• Low-cost health insurance through our self-funded health plan designed to keep more money in your paycheck
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 144 hours of Paid Time Off
• Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

*Benefits may vary based on employment status.*

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
• Perform various cleaning tasks in assigned area of skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living. Tasks include disinfecting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, removing garbage or hazardous waste, clean furniture, windows, stairs, doors, bathrooms, and remove soiled linens.
• Cross-train to work in all areas of the community.
• Perform periodic jobs such as wall washing, drapery/curtain washing, vents, blinds, etc.
• Clean up unexpected accidents, spills, blood, and body wastes.
• Operate floor-cleaning machine, buffers, wet/dry vacuum, etc.
• Be aware of Material Safety Data Sheets information for all Housekeeping areas.
• Know all safety codes, i.e. fire, tornado, disaster, etc.
• Be knowledgeable of all chemicals, disinfectants, equipment, supplies and the appropriate use in all areas of the hospital and clinics.
• Will use personal protective equipment (PPE) when dealing with blood and body fluids following standard universal precautions
• Will read and adhere to resident rights agreement & report any violations immediately.
• Will only perform tasks in which they have been trained and will not operate equipment without proper instruction.
• Will maintain a calm, composed attitude when dealing with difficult residents and families.
• Will maintain good attendance and take breaks only as assigned.
• Will work cooperatively with all disciplines.
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school degree or equivalent required.