Housekeeping Aide

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping duties throughout the facility.
• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, hallways, common areas, elevators, and stairways.
• Dust, polish, and disinfect furniture, fixtures, mirrors, windows, walls, and ceilings.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, wax, buff, and disinfect floors.
• Shampoo, deodorize, and disinfect carpets as needed.
• Safely mix and use cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer instructions and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Follow all infection control, HIPAA, fire safety, and workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Properly use safety equipment when lifting or moving heavy objects.
• Cook up housekeeping services with nursing staff to meet resident needs.
• Report accidents, unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Turn in lost-and-found items to the appropriate supervisor.
• Attend required in-service education and training programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to accept feedback and learn new cleaning methods and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate housekeeping equipment and handle cleaning chemicals.
• Professional demeanor with respect for resident privacy and confidentiality.

Preferred Experience

• Previous housekeeping experience in a nursing home, rehabilitation center, hospital, or healthcare setting.