Full-time Housekeeping Assistant for Senior Living Community

The Goodman Group, LLC•Mankato, MN

8h•$20 - $24

About The Position

Riverstone of Mankato Senior Living Community is seeking a full-time Housekeeping Assistant to perform daily housekeeping activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility regulations. The role helps maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Duties are performed as directed by the Executive Director and/or Director of Housekeeping. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It offers $20–$24 per hour and full-time benefits options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and short- and long-term disability coverage.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Have knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
Be able to alternate between standing and sitting.

Responsibilities

Perform daily housekeeping tasks according to assignments, safety precautions, and infection-control procedures.
Follow work and cleaning schedules as closely as practical.
Coordinate routine cleaning in resident living and recreational areas with nursing services.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive condition.
Dispose of personal protective equipment according to established sanitation procedures.
Maintain adequate housekeeping supplies in utility and janitorial closets.
Assist with lifting heavy equipment and supplies when directed or requested.
Clean and polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, and room heating and cooling units in resident rooms and recreational areas.
Clean, wash, sanitize, and polish bathroom fixtures and remove water marks.
Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance and exit ways.
Clean floors by sweeping, dusting, mopping, and disinfecting; set up appropriate caution and safety signs before floor work.
Clean carpets, including vacuuming.
Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot-cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing.
Remove dirt, dust, grease, and film from surfaces using proper cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
Clean hallways, stairways, elevators, and vacant rooms.
Keep work areas clean and properly store equipment, tools, and supplies, including before breaks, meals, and the end of the workday.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.