Healthcare Housekeeping Aide — Infection-Control Focus

Optalis Healthcare; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a compassionate Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

The role covers daily room and area cleaning, terminal cleans, and adherence to infection control and survey readiness standards. A basic ability to follow instructions and prior housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 knowledge

Safe chemical handling

Organizational skills

Respect for residents

Job description

Optalis Healthcare in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a compassionate Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

The role covers daily room and area cleaning, terminal cleans, and adherence to infection control and survey readiness standards. A basic ability to follow instructions and prior housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality is preferred.