Housekeeper and Laundry Aide

Location: Lincoln, NE | Department: Housekeeping | Reports to: Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor | Position Type: Full‑time, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. with every other weekend

The Housekeeping and Laundry Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the facility. This role includes cleaning resident rooms, common areas, and laundering linens and personal clothing in accordance with facility standards, infection control policies, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and common areas according to schedule and procedures.
• Dust, mop, vacuum, and sanitize surfaces as assigned.
• Collect and launder linens, towels, and residents’ personal clothing.
• Fold, sort, and distribute clean laundry to proper locations; label resident clothes as applicable.
• Operate laundry and cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow proper infection control and isolation cleaning procedures.
• Use appropriate chemicals and cleaning solutions as directed.
• Report needed repairs or maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping cart and storage areas in a clean, organized manner.
• Provide respectful and courteous service to residents and staff.

Requirements

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a consistently professional appearance.
• Adheres to predetermined work dates and times; regular scheduled attendance required.
• Completes assignments in a timely manner as assigned.
• Works cooperatively with all departments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and use of equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lb.
• Strong attention to detail and time‑management skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Positive attitude and commitment to resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous housekeeping or laundry experience preferred, especially in healthcare.

Physical Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lb; frequently lift 10–25 lb.
• Use hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals such as disinfectants, cleaners, and soap.
• Exposure to latex gloves and other personal protective equipment.
• Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids and microbial bacteria inherent to care for older adults.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO Plan