Housekeeping - Environmental Services - Long Term Care

Join our not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of providing housing and services to seniors, committed to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

About the role

We are seeking an Every Other Weekend Housekeeping Assistant (Environmental Services) at GSS MN New Hope Ambassador, a five-star 77-bed facility specializing in Long Term and Post-Acute care. This part-time position focuses on maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patients, residents, visitors, and staff by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Empty waste baskets, sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors using brooms, mops, or powered equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment.
• Wear proper protective equipment and follow appropriate guidelines.
• Keep storage areas, equipment, and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Use pagers and other technology responsibly as required.
• Assist in laundry areas as needed.
• Perform physical activities including climbing, lifting (up to 40-50 lbs), balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.
• Push or pull variable weight limits on flat surfaces or ramps.
• Remain on feet for the majority of the shift.

Schedule

• Part-time, every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday).
• Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
• Holiday rotation required.
• Weekday orientation and training required.
• Additional $1.25/hour weekend shift differential.
• Weekly hours: 7.50.

Pay

Wage range: $16.50 – $17.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to use a computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, methods, and chemicals is helpful.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits.
• Generous time off package.

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