Environmental Services Assistant - Housekeeping

About the role

North Star Manor is seeking a reliable and dedicated Environmental Services Assistant to join our team. This role is vital to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a heart for service in a healthcare or long-term care setting. Join a supportive team where you can make a daily impact on resident well‑being and receive a competitive pay and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping Duties: Clean and dust resident rooms, restrooms, common areas, storage areas, and offices as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of windows, walls, and floors throughout the facility.
• Sanitize restrooms and ensure they are stocked with necessary supplies.
• Operate housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaners, polishing machines, ladders, utility carts, mops, buckets, and appropriate cleaning solutions.
• Assist in monitoring inventory and ordering housekeeping supplies as needed.
• Laundry Duties: Sort linens, towels, clothing, and other items by color, size, and material.
• Operate commercial laundry equipment while adhering to sanitization protocols.
• Fold, hang, and deliver clean items to appropriate locations within the facility.
• Maintain cleanliness of the laundry room and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Stock laundry supplies such as detergent, bleach, and fabric softener.
• Prepare and attach laundry tags with resident-identifiable information to ensure proper handling.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or laundry experience preferred, especially in a healthcare or nursing home setting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Capable of lifting, bending, standing, and moving for extended periods.
• Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a respectful attitude toward residents and staff.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.

Pay

$1500 FT sign‑on bonus; $20 – $25 per hour; wages are based on experience.