Healthcare Housekeeping & Laundry Aide — Clean & Safe

Accolade Healthcare; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Daily Pay

Breakroom amenities

Employee events

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare is hiring a Housekeeping and Laundry Aide to maintain cleanliness, safety, and comfort of our facility. You will work under the Housekeeping Supervisor to ensure residents and staff enjoy a clean, hygienic environment.

The role includes following established cleaning schedules, laundering duties, and proper handling of cleaning chemicals, with attention to safety and resident well-being. Strong English skills and prior supervisory exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions concerning cleaning compounds and solutions.
• Willing to work harmoniously with other personnel and handle residents appropriately at their current maturity level.
• 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 literacy

Instruction following

Teamwork

Supervisory experience

Job description

Accolade Healthcare is hiring a Housekeeping and Laundry Aide to maintain cleanliness, safety, and comfort of our facility. You will work under the Housekeeping Supervisor to ensure residents and staff enjoy a clean, hygienic environment.

The role includes following established cleaning schedules, laundering duties, and proper handling of cleaning chemicals, with attention to safety and resident well-being. Strong English skills and prior supervisory exposure are preferred.