Housekeeping Assistant - Charter House

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

This position will be working in the Custodial and Housekeeping areas. This position will be cleaning for residents' independent living apartments weekly. Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and be able to work with vulnerable adults. Is aware of changes in apartment residents' behavior, health, or habits and reports to management or during regular meetings with Director of Resident Services. Provides cleaning for the Short Term Rehabilitation Center unit, Supportive Living Center,Assisted Living Centers, and Guest apartments daily. Conducts (resident safety) security check of apartments weekdays or weekends. Removes trash, soiled linen, and recyclables from areas cleaned. Processes personal and Charter House linen within the building and organizes and delivers linen processed by outside contractor. Routinely uses Universal Precautions and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when performing job assignment. Keeps work area and equipment in a clean and safe manner. Uses cleaning supplies provided in a safe and efficient manner to achieve appropriate cleaning levels. Uses and cleans housekeeping equipment according to department guidelines. Custodial services will include cleaning public areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and be able to work with vulnerable adults
Will be required to be on a weekend rotation schedule within work unit
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to prioritize work depending on Charter House/department needs
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Must have good manual dexterity

Nice To Haves

Experience with housekeeping and/or long term care preferred

Responsibilities

Cleaning residents' independent living apartments weekly
Reporting changes in apartment residents' behavior, health, or habits to management
Cleaning the Short Term Rehabilitation Center unit, Supportive Living Center, Assisted Living Centers, and Guest apartments daily
Conducting (resident safety) security check of apartments weekdays or weekends
Removing trash, soiled linen, and recyclables from areas cleaned
Processing personal and Charter House linen within the building
Organizing and delivering linen processed by outside contractor
Using Universal Precautions and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
Keeping work area and equipment in a clean and safe manner
Using cleaning supplies safely and efficiently
Using and cleaning housekeeping equipment according to department guidelines
Cleaning public areas