Vista Prairie Communities is a fast-paced and quickly-growing nonprofit senior housing and health care corporation that uses affiliated organizations to serve persons of diverse incomes by providing nurturing and homelike properties in the lifelong communities of its residents. We engage staff, residents, the local community and service providers to create the quality of life we all hope to experience.
Job DescriptionManor House in Grand Rapids, MN is looking for a Housekeeper. Position is a full-time position Monday– Friday from 8am – 5pm with occasional weekends. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Director.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
• Receives and examines house supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
• Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies and reports any needed items to the Maintenance Director.
HOUSEKEEPING FUNCTIONS
• Ensures resident suites are clean and orderly.
• Cleans resident suites according to established schedule. Cleaning includes changing bed linens, vacuuming, dusting, removing garbage, washing dishes in sink, and disinfecting and cleaning bathroom.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Works beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, families, visitors, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.
• Communicates frequently with other personnel.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (WITH OR WITHOUT THE AID OF MECHANICAL DEVICES)
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the working day, must be able to stand, stoop, walk, kneel and crouch.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read.
• Frequently required to stand, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School education or equivalent. Some experience preferred
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
• Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result from Department of Human Services and may not be on the OIG exclusions list.
• Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must demonstrate leadership, good judgment, and dependability.
• Must possess good listening and verbal skills.
• Must possess a desire to work with aged, infirm, and handicapped persons.
• Must work as a team member and maintain a positive demeanor.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Must be able to relate information concerning residents’ condition.
Additional InformationApplications are available at Manor House, 722 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN; or online at www.vistaprairie.org/manorhouse.
Position open until filled.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some prior housekeeping/cleaning experience
- Must pass Department of Human Services background check and not be on OIG exclusions list
- Minimum age 16
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 20 pounds
- Ability to stand, stoop, walk, kneel, crouch and move intermittently throughout the day
- Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity; visual acuity to read and operate equipment
- Ability to assist in the evacuation of residents
- Demonstrated leadership, good judgment, dependability
- Good listening and verbal communication skills; ability to relate resident condition information
- Desire to work with aged, infirm, and handicapped persons; tactfulness with residents, families, and visitors
- Ability to work as a team member and maintain a positive demeanor; make independent decisions when necessary
- Willingness to work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary
What We Do
Vista Prairie Communities is a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that owns and operates senior living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Ohio. Dedicated to serving seniors, they provide a full range of services, including assisted living, memory care, and care suites, focused on providing compassionate care and joy-filled environments to enhance the lives and well-being of their residents.
