Housekeeper

Illuminus; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Illuminus is seeking a dependable housekeeping professional to support our healthcare communities. This role offers a benefit-eligible schedule up to 37.5 hours per week with flexibility based on candidate preferences.

NO WEEKENDS! You will report to the Environmental Services Supervisor and perform cleaning tasks across skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living areas, ensuring safety and cleanliness. Cross-training and teamwork are encouraged to cover all areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Maintain and protect confidentiality of information.
• Exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Adapt to change.
• Understand and retain instructions and organize tasks.
• Tolerance for interruptions and changes.
• Exposure to water, lotions, chemicals or protective gloves.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote effective communication with all individuals.
• Promote a positive image of the entity in the community.
• Be on-call as assigned.
• Perform cleaning tasks in skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living areas (disinfecting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, waste removal, furniture cleaning, windows, stairs, doors, bathrooms, linens).
• Cross-train to work in all areas of the community.
• Perform periodic tasks (wall washing, drapery/curtain washing, vents, blinds).
• Clean up accidents, spills, blood and body wastes.
• Operate floor-cleaning machines and related equipment.
• Be aware of MSDS information for housekeeping areas.
• Know safety codes (fire, tornado, disaster).
• Know chemicals, disinfectants, equipment, supplies and usage.
• Use PPE when dealing with blood and body fluids.

Skills

Communication with individuals

Professional image

Independent judgment

Adaptability

Organization and instructions

Handling interruptions

Exposure to water/chemicals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will be benefit eligible at max 37.5 hours per week. Schedule is flexible based on candidate preference.

NO WEEKENDS!

This position is accountable to the Environmental Services Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.


• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.


• Ability to relate well to all individuals.


• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.


• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.


• Ability to adapt to change.


• Ability to understand and retain instructions and organize tasks.


• Tolerant of interruptions and flexible when changes occur.


• Tolerant of hands being repeatedly exposed to water, lotions, chemicals or protective gloves.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• At least 18 years of age.


• High school degree or equivalent required.