Full Time Housekeeper

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Milford (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a safe, sanitary, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors. You will support infection control, survey readiness, and overall quality of life for residents.

The role includes cleaning rooms and common areas, handling waste, and assisting with emergency cleaning tasks while ensuring dignity and privacy for residents.

Qualifications

• Functional literacy and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas daily per facility standards.
• Perform terminal cleaning of resident rooms as needed.
• Clean windows, walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture according to schedules.
• Handle and dispose of waste, including biohazardous waste, per facility procedures.
• Monitor for pests and report concerns to supervisor.
• Assist with emergency cleaning tasks and survey preparation.

Skills

Infection control

Cleaning equipment operation

Organizational skills

Resident dignity

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Safety procedures

Job description

Position Summary:

The Housekeeping Assistant provides cleaning services to maintain a safe, sanitary, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role supports infection control, survey readiness, and quality of life for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas daily per facility standards.
• Perform terminal cleaning of resident rooms as needed.
• Clean windows, walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture according to schedules.
• Handle and dispose of waste, including biohazardous waste, per facility procedures.
• Monitor for pests and report concerns to supervisor.
• Assist with emergency cleaning tasks and survey preparation.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of infection control and housekeeping standards.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Respect for resident dignity and privacy.

Required:

• Functional literacy and ability to follow instructions.

Preferred:

• Prior housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Standing/walking for most of shift; frequent bending and lifting (5--40 lbs).
• Ability to push housekeeping carts (up to 300 lbs with assistance).
• Exposure to odors, chemicals, and wet/humid conditions.

Personal Attributes:

• Dependability
• Integrity
• Respect for residents
• Positive attitude

Pay Range 16