Housekeeping Aide

Salary: $16.10 / hr - $18.31 / hr

About the role

Elderwood at Tonawanda is hiring a part-time Housekeeping Aide to assist with ensuring the health and wellbeing of our residents by providing housekeeping support. This individual is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all facility areas, including resident rooms, common areas, and offices. The position is for 15 hours per week during a day shift, available to work Mondays and Fridays and every 3rd weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of general areas and assigned rooms of residents.
• Help move personal belongings of residents and clean and disinfect floor, furniture, bed, and bathroom according to accepted procedures when a resident is discharged or transferred to another room.
• Follow safety rules, and where applicable, maintain vigilance concerning fire regulations and hazards as stated in procedures.
• Practice infection control principles in cleaning methods and personal hygiene.
• Keep cleaning compounds and hazardous substances stored properly for the protection of residents and staff.
• Collect and dispose of trash and other refuse in such a manner that prevents the transmission of disease and does not create a nuisance or fire hazard, nor a breeding place for insects and rodents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, and/or laundry experience preferred.
• Individuals under 18 years of age must be excluded from the usage of dangerous equipment such as compactors.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. The employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level to ensure a safe work environment and permit unfettered communication.

Schedule

Part-time, 15 hours per week during a day shift. Available to work Mondays and Fridays and every 3rd weekend rotation.