Homemaker - PT Varied - Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•International Falls, MN

9d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. The Homemaker is responsible for certain duties including, but not limited to, monitoring and recording proper temperature of food, setting up and maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area, preparing and serving food items, restocking food areas, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and other related responsibilities. The Homemaker is also responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. Join a team-focused department where you’ll make a direct impact on residents’ daily lives through meal service, cleanliness, and compassionate interaction. Flexible scheduling, no certification required, and opportunities for growth make this a great entry into healthcare.

Requirements

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 16.
Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to perform basic math.
Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Possesses ability to work independently when necessary.
Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful.
Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.
Basic Life Support (BLS)may be required depending upon location requirements.
When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and recording proper temperature of food
Setting up and maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area
Preparing and serving food items
Restocking food areas
Cleaning and sanitizing equipment
Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas
Emptying waste baskets
Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors
Using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines
Complies with Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food service.
Provides outstanding customer service and effectively communicates with patrons and co-workers.
Demonstrates ability to establish effective working relationships.
Maintains quality control standards.
May operate equipment such as, but not limited to, grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators and freezers.
Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff.
May be responsible for the following locations to clean but not limited to; patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
Wears proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines.
Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate.
Depending upon location and availability of programs, may have access to use of technology applications.