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.

• Cleans and services rooms on daily basis.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and pivot with sudden…