Overview:
We are seeking a Universal Worker who would be responsible for providing a clean, safe and pleasant environment for residents, staff and visitors including cleaning/sanitizing resident rooms and common areas. This position is also responsible for processing all linen and personal clothing and delivering them to the floor, or resident room, including stocking carts, storage rooms and checking inventory. Perfroms other duties as needed to assist clinical, dietary and activity staff.
This position includes;
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40 hours in two weeks
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Day shift; 7AM-3:30PM
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Every other weekend rotation
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Partial Benefits; Paid time off, Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access! College, DHS education scholarship eligible
Ebenezer Senior Living is proud be voted 2022 Star Tribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor thirteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.
Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab (EICR) serves seniors with long-term, transitional, and dementia care needs in the heart of downtown St. Paul. As part of Fairview's Community Health and Wellness Hub, EICR is committed to delivering innovative, collaborative care. The Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub opened in 2022 to deliver a variety of services to the community—from primary and mental health care to enrichment options for seniors, food access programs, and community gathering spaces. The Hub brings Fairview services together with local organizations—including Minnesota Community Care and Sanneh Foundation—to make it easier for people to access what they need to be well.
Responsibilities/Job Description:
- Performs housekeeping duties and cleans public areas, dining areas, resident rooms, and restrooms
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Perfroms thorough cleaning of all assigned areas, including vacuums carpets/rugs, sweeps and mops hard floor surfaces, dusts and/or damp wipes surfaces, sanitizes bathrooms, cleans all glass windows/mirrors
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Prioritizes tasks and completes within allotted time
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Assists in cleaning emergency spills as needed
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Foolows cleaning schedule and instructions regarding specifications of resident's individualized hoursekeeping needs
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Cleans dining rooms after meal service
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Cleans drinking fountains with disinfectant
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Replenishes supplies - soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
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Empties and washes waste baskets with disinfectant when needed
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Maintains cleaning equipment and supplies
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Maintains housekeeping cart and storage area on daily basis
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Keeps supplies, chemicals, and tools locked at all times
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Communicates need for equipment repairs
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Processes laundry and monitors laundry equipment
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Gathers soiled linen
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Fills and empties washer and dryer
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Follows washer and dryer instructions
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Maintains sorting system
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Folds and sorts all clean linen
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Delivers linen to resident care areas
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Labels items appropriately
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Searches for missing laundry items
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Delivers items to the appropriate floor
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Maintains clean linen carts
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Performs job duties safely, using correct body mechanics and personal protective equipment
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Safely mixes chemicals according to instructions provided by the manufacturer
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Consistently follows staf body mechanics
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Demonstrates precautionary work practices for the safety of others in the work areas, such as electic cords, wet floor signs, etc
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Provides support services to nursing and activity staff by
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Welcomes resident/guests/volunteers and staff
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Fills and passes water to residents
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Does one-on-one visits with residents, as needed
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Assists with resident room order, including cleaning bedside stands and closets
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Answers resident call lights
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Makes resident bed
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Transports residents to and from meal, activities, appointments, etc
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Stocks supplies, as needed
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Assists with activities and special events set-up and clean-up
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Performs other duties as assigned and directed
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Answers unit phones when needed
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Assists residents with phone calls
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Attends in-services
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Notifies maintenance staff of room and equipment repair needs
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Room changes
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Cleaning wheel chairs
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Assisting with special events
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
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High School Diploma/GED
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1-3 years of experience