Evening Housekeeper — Skilled Nursing & Resident Care

Americare Senior Living

Chanute (KS)

On-site

USD 16,000 - 23,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable Housekeeper to join our skilled nursing community in Chanute, KS. This part-time role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

You will perform room and area cleaning, assist with laundry, follow infection control protocols, and support safety with proper PPE and OSHA-compliant practices. This position emphasizes teamwork and attention to detail in daily operations.

Qualifications

Grade school education required.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
Commitment to maintaining a clean, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms, common areas, work areas, and offices.
Perform laundry duties, including sorting, washing, drying, folding, and storing personal and general laundry.
Follow deep-cleaning schedules and infection control protocols.
Report maintenance and repair needs to the supervisor.
Maintain housekeeping carts, tools, and equipment in a clean and safe condition.
Ensure proper labeling, storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals in compliance with OSHA standards.
Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure it is in good condition.
Adhere to established cleaning routines and safety procedures.
Attend required training sessions and staff meetings to support service quality and efficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Education

Grade school education

Job description

Grade school education required

Community: Heritage Health Care Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing

Community Type: Skilled Nursing

Location: Chanute, KS

Shifts Available: Evenings

Employment Type: Part-Time

Pay: Starting at $14/hour

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Americare Senior Living, housekeeping team members are truly seen as essential to resident care and comfort—not just behind-the-scenes support. You’ll work in a respectful, team-oriented environment where leadership appreciates your hard work and coworkers step in to help one another.

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Your Role as a Housekeeper

Skilled Nursing

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Housekeeper to join our skilled nursing team and help maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role is essential to infection control, resident comfort, and overall community standards.

What You’ll Do

Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms, common areas, work areas, and offices
Perform laundry duties, including sorting, washing, drying, folding, and storing personal and general laundry
Follow deep-cleaning schedules and infection control protocols
Report maintenance and repair needs to the supervisor
Maintain housekeeping carts, tools, and equipment in a clean and safe condition
Ensure proper labeling, storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals in compliance with OSHA standards
Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure it is in good condition
Adhere to established cleaning routines and safety procedures
Attend required training sessions and staff meetings to support service quality and efficiency

Physical Demands

Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
Lift up to 25 lbs. and push or pull up to 100 lbs.
Crouch, kneel, balance, stoop, and bend as needed

Safety Requirements

Use PPE including gloves, gowns, and face protection as required
Wear supportive, non-slip footwear
Use carts and casters to transport items safely
Follow OSHA standards for hazardous cleaning agents and SDS guidelines
Report all work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
Participate in company drug testing procedures

Work Environment

This position operates primarily indoors in a Skilled Nursing community with adequate lighting and ventilation. Occasional interaction with residents during daily routines or activities may occur.

Qualifications

Grade school education required
Must be at least 16 years of age
Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team
Commitment to maintaining a clean, resident-centered environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability

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