Housekeeping Aide - Casual

Little Falls Health Services•Little Falls, MN

2d•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Little Falls Health Services is seeking a dependable Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. This role supports daily housekeeping needs throughout the care center while following infection control, safety, and sanitation procedures.

Requirements

Minimum 8th grade education preferred.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English for work-related communication.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Positive, friendly, and respectful attitude toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers.
Ability to work well with others and support a team environment.
Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and the Corporate Compliance Program Code of Conduct.
Ability to operate basic equipment such as alarms, call light systems, walkie talkies, or pagers, if provided.
Must respect resident rights, privacy, and property.
Ability to move throughout the workday, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and use proper body mechanics.
Ability to push, pull, move, lift, and carry up to 30 pounds as required.
Ability to work in areas where exposure to cleaning products, disinfectants, dust, odors, and other environmental conditions may occur.
May be needed to assist during emergency situations, including resident evacuation.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning tasks in resident rooms, common areas, bathrooms, hallways, and other assigned areas.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, disinfect, dust, polish, and clean surfaces as needed.
Empty trash and dispose of waste according to established procedures.
Maintain housekeeping carts, equipment, supplies, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
Restock supplies and notify a supervisor when additional supplies are needed.
Follow infection control procedures, including proper handling of infectious waste and use of cleaning solutions.
Report safety concerns, maintenance needs, burned-out lights, or defective equipment to a supervisor.
Complete assigned cleaning tasks in accordance with facility standards and daily work assignments.
Follow all safety, sanitation, infection control, and hazardous chemical handling procedures.
Use personal protective equipment when required.
Participate in required training, in-services, fire drills, and emergency preparedness activities.
Report accidents, exposures, unsafe conditions, or unusual incidents promptly.
Use proper body mechanics and operate equipment safely.
Attend required department meetings, staff meetings, training sessions, and onboarding activities.
Provide appropriate notice when an absence is necessary.
Be willing to work weekends, alternate shifts, or additional hours when needed.