Housekeeper/Dietary Aide - Terrace Heights

milebluff; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,342,000; Part time

Job summary

Terrace Heights Retirement Community is seeking a part‑time Housekeeper/Dietary Associate to perform housekeeping and dietary duties. The role includes cleaning apartments, kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas, with weekend and holiday rotations and double pay for holidays.

The position requires basic education, a reliable vehicle, and willingness to work weekends/holidays. Training new staff and maintaining records are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of related work experience preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Cleans apartment‑follows cleaning schedule; daily duties include vacuuming, trash removal, linen changes, bed making, dusting, bathrooms and kitchens; cleans per tenant request.
• Cleans bathroom: mopping floors, scrubbing toilet/tub/basin, replacing towels, soap and toilet paper.
• Cleans kitchen: counters, refrigerator and microwave checks as needed.
• Performs tasks: vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing surfaces, emptying trash; assists in lobby, halls, aviary and common areas.
• Sorts and washes laundry; folds, stacks and finishes items.
• Orients and trains new workers; demonstrates use of supplies and techniques to improve workflow.
• Inspects clothing for cleanliness; routes substandard items for rewashing.
• Washes dishes and stores clean dishes in designated areas.
• Stocks supplies in serving stations, cupboards and refrigerators.
• Sorts and removes trash to designated pickup areas.
• Assists in preparing foods for cooking or serving as needed.
• Picks up meals at hospital using private vehicle and transports to Terrace Heights.
• Maintains accurate records; reports supply and equipment needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Read instructions

Weekend/holidays willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Information:

Job title: Housekeeper/Dietary Aide

Schedules Available: Part-time 2, 24 hours per pay period; shifts/hours vary

Weekend rotation: every 3rd weekend

Holiday rotation: Holiday rotation required - double pay for worked holidays

Position Summary:

The Housekeeper/Dietary Associate - Terrace Heights position performs housekeeping and dietary duties at Terrace Heights Retirement Community.

Position Responsibilities:

• Cleans apartment-follows cleaning schedule as outlines; daily duties can include vacuuming floors, emptying wastebaskets, changing linen and making bed and dusting furniture, and cleaning bathrooms and kitchens. Cleans at tenant request.


• Cleans bathroom-daily duties include mopping the floor, scrubbing the toilet, tub, basin, and counter; replacing towels, soap and toilet paper.


• Cleans kitchen-daily duties include cleaning counter top, checking and cleaning refrigerator and microwave if required.


• Performs assigned tasks, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing surfaces like counters, emptying trash, and other duties as necessary to assist in cleaning lobby, halls,aviary, and common areas.


• Housekeeping duties as follows; collecting soiled laundry, sorting laundry, washing/extracting and routine finishing tasks (folding, spreading, ironing, stacking, etc.).


• Orients and instructs new workers. Trains new workers in the use of supplies by demonstrating use and explaining operating techniques in order to improve production and maintain work flow


• Inspects clothing articles for cleanliness. Routes those not meeting standards for rewashing.


• Washes dishes, glassware, flatware and pots/pans using dishwasher or by hand and places clean dishes in storage areas.


• Stock supplies such as food, dishes and utensils in serving stations, cupboards and refrigerators.


• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.


• Assist in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking or serving as needed.


• Picks up meals at hospital using private vehicle and transport to Terrace Heights building.


• Keep accurate records.


• Reports supply and equipment needs to supervisor for replenishing. Maintains equipment used in performing duties. Reports wear and defects furnishing structure and equipment to supervisor.


• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Six months of related work experience preferred.


• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.


• Valid drivers license and personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to read and follow instructions.


• Willingness to weekends and holidays, as assigned.


• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication skills.