Care-Driven Laundry & Housekeeping Aide

Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid Leave

Free uniforms

Daily Pay

Breakroom beverages

Employee events

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping and Laundry Aide to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents and staff. You will follow established schedules under the Housekeeping Supervisor and contribute to a courteous, respectful facility culture.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, laundry duties, equipment care, proper waste disposal, using PPE, and reporting accidents.

Qualifications

• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• The ability to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds and solutions.
• A willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel and handle residents appropriately at their current maturity level.
• A minimum of 2 years of housekeeping supervisory experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Following cleaning schedules outlined by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Reporting all accidents and incidents to your supervisor, regardless of severity.
• Cleaning, washing, sanitizing, and/or polishing fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, bathroom fixtures, and other surfaces.
• Washing, sanitizing, and maintaining laundry.
• Cleaning floors daily, including sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting.
• Disposing of waste/trash properly, following facility procedures, and relining trash receptacles with plastic liners.
• Following established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and cleaning solutions correctly, referencing manufacturer’s instructions as needed.
• Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling infectious materials, hazardous wastes, or chemicals.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Follow cleaning instructions

Team collaboration

Job description

Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping and Laundry Aide to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents and staff. You will follow established schedules under the Housekeeping Supervisor and contribute to a courteous, respectful facility culture.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, laundry duties, equipment care, proper waste disposal, using PPE, and reporting accidents.