Housekeeping Aide

CHSGa; Barnesville (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

myFlexPay - ability to receive pay

Paid time off with ability to cash out

7 paid Holidays

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Heritage Inn of Barnesville is seeking a dedicated housekeeping associate to maintain clean patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas. You’ll follow center procedures, observe infection control standards, and ensure a respectful environment for residents and staff.

Responsibilities include floor care, furniture cleaning, and reporting maintenance needs. The role requires basic reading skills and the ability to operate cleaning tools safely in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and maintain tile floors across the center.
• Report maintenance or cleaning needs to supervisors.
• Clean patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas following procedures.
• Follow infection control standards and use PPE as required.
• Prepare and store cleaning supplies and equipment properly.

Skills

Cleaning principles

Chemical safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Join us at

Heritage Inn of Barnesville

- a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities

Pay: $13.65/hour

Weekly pay

Benefits Offered:

• myFlexPay - ability to receive pay before payday
• Paid time off with ability to cash out
• 7 paid Holidays
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors. May occasionally be required to spray buff, strip or wax floors, following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.
• Report to supervisor any carpeted areas that need cleaning or spot removal.
• Vacuum carpeted rooms as applicable.
• Dust/damp clean surfaces in patient rooms (furniture, bed frames, windowsills, etc.) following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.
• Empty trash cans, clean exterior, clean interior, and replace can liner with a clean one.
• Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, following center procedure.
• Clean glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.
• Clean behind and underneath furnishings.
• Move furniture to clean behind/underneath, according to center procedures.
• Turn bed mattresses after cleaning.
• Clean dining area after breakfast and lunch; wipe tables, sweep, mop, etc.
• Change soiled privacy curtains and draperies for the outside windows as needed.
• Remove and rehang curtains and draperies for the outside windows, using a ladder.
• Sweep outside porches, walkways, etc., pick up any trash not properly disposed.
• Follow cleaning schedules as set by supervisor.
• Follow infection control standards while performing cleaning.
• Use isolation techniques (gowns, gloves, special cleaning, etc.) as needed.
• Recognize patient rights while cleaning patient rooms. Treat patients and their belongings with dignity and respect.
• Safeguard chemicals used, keeping chemicals either locked or in sight
• Follow precautions as stated on MSDS for chemicals used.
• Assist in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and storage areas.
• Clean and properly store equipment used at the end of each shift, following set procedures.
• Inspect equipment prior to use to provide for safe operation.
• Report to Maintenance Department any equipment repairs needed throughout the center.
• Maintain adequate supplies (soap, lotion, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.) in bathrooms throughout center
• Prevent/remove wax/dirt build-up in corners, around baseboards, or in doorways.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understands basic cleaning principles and safety related to the handling of chemicals.
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLS

This job requires proficiency with the following computer applications:

Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Please see minimum qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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