Housekeeping Aide 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Housekeeping Aide Maintains the facility according to the established housekeeping rules, policies and procedures. To secure a high standard of cleanliness for our residents. This position is responsible to clean, dust and mop all areas in the Rehabilitation Center to assure cleanliness 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

To Ensure Safe Environment for Residents and Staff and to Protect Self and Others from Blood Borne Pathogens 

• Cleans and services rooms on daily basis.
• Replenishes supplies. 
• Cleans vents in rooms, etc. 
• Dusts furniture, fixtures, equipment, etc.
• Cleans break rooms, etc. as directed.
• Cleans nurses’ stations and dietary kitchens daily per facility policy.
• Polish handrails, doors, door frames, etc. as directed.
• Keeps utility storage rooms in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Follows standard precautions for safety.
• Disinfects toilet stools and surrounding area.
• Scour and polishes bathtubs, showers, sinks, mirrors and similar areas/equipment on daily basis.
• Dust mop and mop rooms on daily basis. 
• Wash windows, sill and radiators.
• Empties, cleans and disinfects trash cans/baskets.
• Washes wheelchairs, walkers as directed.
• Washes beds as directed.
• Disinfect utensils as directed.
• Change divider curtains when needed, replacing hooks on all curtains.
• Other duties as needed 

To Know and Follow Safety Procedures as Outlined by Monarch Healthcare Management

• Keep environment neat, orderly and safe, wiping up spills and wet areas quickly.
• Report equipment wear or damages to supervisor.
• Follows established safety rules and policies and procedures. 
• Use and mix chemicals in proper manner with proper safety devices; i.e., goggles and gloves.
• Use proper body mechanics while conducting job duties.
• Observing for potential hazardous situations while completing job duties.
• Knows and participates in the fire, tornado and disaster drills and other emergency procedures.

FACILITY COMPLIANCE 

• Promotes a highly positive workplace centered on strong customer service, inclusivity and ensuring staff feel welcome and supported 
• Attends continuing education/in-services pertinent to your department and designated by the ADON.
• Attends all staff education of the Rehabilitation Center relating to safety, infection control and disease process. 
• Participates in inspections and audits as designated. 
• Is knowledgeable of and abides by the importance of the Residents’ Bill of Rights.
• Attends educational programs on Continuous Quality Improvement, customer satisfaction and other such programs.
• Maintains current knowledge of Minnesota Department of Health regulations.
• Maintains and applies knowledge of current policies and procedures as outlined by Monarch Healthcare Management 
• Always maintains resident confidentiality. Understands the need for complete privacy of all health care data. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience 

• Must be able and willing to work with other staff, accept instruction from supervisors and communicate appropriately with residents, visitors and staff.
• Must be able to work with or without supervision and be a team player.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must qualify for employment, after criminal background check, per guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Human Services 

Preferred 

Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community 

Required Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and pivot with sudden demands of your attention
• Resilience: ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with residents, staff, family
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) 
• Ability to actively listen, with the goal of understanding 
• Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read and write in English 
• Comfort in operating in ambiguous situations and with diverse populations 
• Ability to thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and rapidly growing 

About Monarch:

Monarch’s mission is to change the way short term rehabilitation and long-term care is delivered. We strive to make patient care and customer service come together, putting the needs of our residents and their families first. We fulfill the communities need for health and housing, in a comfortable well equipped, pleasant home like atmosphere.

We could not provide this caliber of services without our dedicated employees. We value their contributions and work hard to attract and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive work environment along with competitive pay, nice perks, and great benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.