Housekeeper

Forest Acres Post Acute in; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meaningful work

Job summary

Forest Acres Post Acute is seeking a Full-Time Housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff at our Downtown Columbia facility. The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to quality in a 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab setting.

The position involves cleaning resident rooms and common areas, following infection control procedures, and supporting a positive resident experience daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or long-term care setting is a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Dust, mop, vacuum, and sanitize throughout the facility.
• Replenish supplies and maintain a neat appearance in all areas.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Work alongside a team to provide a positive experience for residents.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Team player

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper (Maintenance)

Forest Acres Post Acute is a beautiful 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility conveniently located in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina. At Forest Acres, we value the relationships we build with our community, our coworkers, our residents, and their families.

Join Our Team as aFull-Time Housekeeper!

Looking for a rewarding opportunity where your work truly makes a difference?

At Forest Acres, we believe outstanding resident care begins with an incredible team. We value compassion, teamwork, and the meaningful relationships we build with our residents, their families, and one another.

We're currently looking for a Full-Time Housekeeper to help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and staff. Your hard work helps make Cooper River feel like home every single day!

What You'll Do

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas
• Dust, mop, vacuum, and sanitize throughout the facility
• Replenish supplies and maintain a neat appearance in all areas
• Follow infection control and safety procedures
• Work alongside an amazing team to provide an exceptional experience for our residents

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Takes pride in creating clean and comfortable spaces
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
• Has compassion for seniors and a heart for service
• Is dependable, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Why Forest Acres?

• Competitive pay: $12-15.00/hour
• Friendly, team-oriented workplace
• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day
• Opportunities for growth within our family of facilities

If you enjoy helping others and take pride in keeping things sparkling clean, we'd love to have you on our team!

General Purpose

The Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This position ensures that all areas of the facility are free of obstacles, odors, and debris, contributing to the overall health and comfort of those in our care.

Essential Duties

• Clean and maintain public and common areas including lobbies, restrooms, drinking fountains, and floors.
• Ensure resident rooms and bathrooms are cleaned and sanitized regularly.
• Wipe down handrails to keep them free of dust and debris.
• Remove dirt, dust, and food from walls, mirrors, windows, light fixtures, towel bars, and dispensers.
• Empty trash cans and replace liners as needed.
• Sweep and mop floors throughout the facility.
• Follow safety protocols, including using caution signage and storing chemicals securely.
• Operate cleaning equipment and use supplies according to manufacturer instructions.
• Keep housekeeping carts, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Report any resident safety concerns immediately to the Director of Housekeeping, Administrator, or Director of Nursing.
• Notify the Director of Housekeeping when supplies need replenishment.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude.
• Manage time effectively and complete tasks efficiently.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet facility standards.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory requirements.

Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or long-term care setting is a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to read and understand procedure and instruction manuals

and directions.

Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and

Division.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs.
• Repetitive motion tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping surfaces
• Use of cleaning equipment and supplies throughout the shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to needs

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.