Housekeeper

Facility: Renewal Falls Recovery Center | Location: Cedar Falls, IA | Employment Type: Full-Time | Schedule: Day Shift | Weekend and Holiday Availability May Be Required

About Us

Renewal Falls Recovery Center provides behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment designed to help individuals build a strong foundation for long-term recovery. Our team is committed to creating an environment where every patient is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. We work together across departments to provide safe, high-quality care while supporting individuals as they take meaningful steps toward healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Why You Should Join Us

• Purpose-Driven Work: Your work helps create a safe and welcoming environment for individuals beginning their recovery journey.
• Team Environment: Be part of a supportive team where every role contributes to excellent patient care.
• Meaningful Impact: A clean, comfortable treatment environment promotes dignity, safety, and healing.
• Professional Growth: Join a growing behavioral health organization with opportunities to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, hallways, treatment spaces, and other assigned areas.
• Perform routine cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, and surface cleaning.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces according to established infection-control procedures.
• Make beds and assist with changing linens as assigned.
• Collect, transport, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens and laundry as needed.
• Empty trash and properly dispose of waste according to facility procedures.
• Maintain appropriate supplies in patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Monitor housekeeping supplies and notify leadership when inventory is low.
• Safely use and store cleaning products, chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Follow all Safety Data Sheet (SDS), infection-control, and hazardous-material handling requirements.
• Identify and immediately report spills, damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or potentially unsafe conditions.
• Follow appropriate procedures when cleaning areas that may contain bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
• Assist with room preparation following patient discharge and prior to new admissions.
• Maintain housekeeping carts, storage areas, and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Respect patient privacy, dignity, and personal belongings while working in patient areas.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patients and any information observed or overheard while working within the facility.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, visitors, and team members.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with patients at all times.
• Follow facility safety, infection-prevention, emergency, and security procedures.
• Participate in required orientation, safety training, infection-control training, and other assigned education.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations and patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous housekeeping, environmental services, janitorial, hospitality, healthcare, or residential-facility experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, hospital, or residential environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning, sanitation, and infection-control practices preferred.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment, disinfectants, and other housekeeping products.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends or holidays as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, orientation, safety training, and competency requirements.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

This position works in a residential behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment facility. The Position May Require:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, and stooping.
• Pushing and pulling housekeeping carts and equipment.
• Regular lifting and carrying of supplies, linens, trash, and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to approximately 30 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance when appropriate.
• Frequent use of cleaning products and disinfectants.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Exposure to potentially infectious materials or bodily fluids requiring adherence to infection-control precautions.
• Working around patients who may be experiencing emotional distress, behavioral health symptoms, or challenges associated with early recovery.
• Working weekends, holidays, or varying schedules based on facility needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on relevant experience, education, and overall qualifications for the position. Final compensation may also vary based on internal equity and market considerations.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Benefit eligibility and plan terms may vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements.