Care Facility Housekeeper & Safety Champion

Goldwater Care; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldwater Care in Bloomington, IL, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to perform day-to-day housekeeping duties in our facility, ensuring cleanliness and safety in accordance with applicable standards.

The role involves following cleaning schedules, coordinating with nursing staff, handling cleaning chemicals safely, and maintaining a respectful environment for residents. English proficiency required; experience in healthcare settings a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning schedules to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning.
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish fixtures, rooms, and bathroom areas.
• Clean floors through sweeping, dusting, mopping, and related tasks.
• Discard waste into proper containers and reline trash receptacles.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals and disinfectants, referencing manufacturer instructions.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling hazardous materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Instruction following

Tools

Cleaning chemicals handling

Job description

Goldwater Care in Bloomington, IL, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to perform day-to-day housekeeping duties in our facility, ensuring cleanliness and safety in accordance with applicable standards.

The role involves following cleaning schedules, coordinating with nursing staff, handling cleaning chemicals safely, and maintaining a respectful environment for residents. English proficiency required; experience in healthcare settings a plus.