Housekeeping Aide / Laundry Aide Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Housekeeper – Environmental Services
Location: Little Falls Health Services – Little Falls, MN
Status: Full Time

Wage Range: NEW STARTING WAGE $19.09 per hour
Department: Environmental Services

About the Role
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.

Key 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.

Safety Responsibilities
• 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.

Attendance and Training
• 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.

Qualifications
• 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.

Physical Requirements
• 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.

Why Join Us

• Friendly, mission-driven workplace
• Paid training and support
• Opportunities for career growth
• Meaningful work serving others

Benefits and Eligibility:

Employees with an Employee Type of Benefit Eligible>60 hours/PP, that are regularly scheduled 60 hours or more per pay period, are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following or coinciding with 60 days. Benefit premiums for all voluntary deductions are paid by the employee through payroll deductions.

Our benefits package options include:

• A high-deductible health plan (HDHP) through BCBS of MN, with coverage options that include employee only, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family. The cost of employee coverage is paid 100% by the employer. Spouse and/or dependent coverage will result in an additional cost to the employee. 
• Enrollment into the HDHP provides employees the opportunity to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with HealthEquity. The employer contributes $150/month to the HSA, and the employee may choose to voluntarily contribute with pre-tax deductions. 
• $20,000 Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefit options provided by Mutual of Omaha include:
• Dental Insurance – Base and Buy Up options are available
• Vision Insurance – serviced by EyeMed
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance – coverage in increments of $10,000 with a guaranteed issue of $200,000. Spouse and child coverage available

Additional Perks:

• Generous Personal Leave Time (PLT) 
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan, pre-tax and post-tax deferral options. No eligibility requirements
• 403(b) Employer Match – up to 5% of gross wages with qualifying employee contribution once eligibility requirements are met 
• 401(a) Employer Retirement Plan – 5% of gross wages once eligibility requirements are met. 

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the following:

• Background check as required by law. 
• TB test/health screening as required by law or facility policy
• Verification of current, valid licensure, if applicable
• Completion of pre-employment paperwork through UKG Onboarding
• Completion of I-9 Employment Verification with E-Verify

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Little Falls Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.