Housekeeping Assistant - Mill Street Residence (79349)

Job Details

Job Location: Mill Street Residence - Fergus Falls, MN 56537, Position Type: 80 Hours Biweekly, Salary Range: $16.18 - $22.30 Hourly, Job Category: Housekeeping, Housekeeping Assistants at Mill Street perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department to ensure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable manner. They will also provide assistance with transportation of residents to medical appointments. This position reports to the Director. Effective interpersonal and communication skills a positive, friendly attitude are a priority in this position. The incumbent has limited access to confidential information and must be able to maintain confidences.

Duties

• Clean, wash, polish, sanitize, deodorize and disinfect all areas and items in the facility and resident apartments including furnishings, fixtures, trash bins, windows, mirrors, floors, carpets, walls, ceilings, bathrooms, etc., using proper cleaning and disinfecting solutions and procedures.
• Ensure that storage areas, equipment, work and supply carts are properly cleaned and stored.
• Ensure that work and cleaning schedules are followed; coordinate housekeeping services with residents and other departments when performing routine cleaning assignments.
• Perform day-to-day laundry functions and specific tasks as assigned and in accordance with established laundry procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Department Description

Mill Street Residence is a assisted living community like no other and it is our employees that truly make the difference. Whether it involves housekeeping, dining services, home care, maintenance, activities or our front office, we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to the seniors we serve. At Mill Street, we treat people like family and it shows. We welcome you in joining us to become part of the best assisted living community in town!

Hours/Shifts

80 hours biweekly, shifts from 8am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Compensation

Hourly Wage Range: $16.18 - $22.30. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings

Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For eligible new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

• medical and dental coverage
• HSA, FSA and 401k plans
• EAP, life and disability coverage
• voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage
• pet insurance
• ID theft protection
• legal services

EEOC

Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.

• Work experience in a housekeeping and/or service-oriented profession preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards the elderly is essential.
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift and grasp items. Ability to talk and express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in English. Ability to hear and receive detailed information through oral communication. Must be able to carry out repetitive motions, moving the wrists, hands and fingers. Visual acuity is essential.