Housekeeper

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Dearborn Heights is seeking a Full-time Housekeeper/Laundry to maintain a safe, sanitary, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors. You will support infection control and survey readiness while performing daily cleaning tasks across resident rooms and common areas.

The role emphasizes handling waste, adhering to infection-control standards, and safely operating cleaning equipment in a healthcare setting.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Functional literacy

Follow instructions

Job description

Work Location

Dearborn Heights

Job Description

Full-time Housekeeper/Laundry

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.
• 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:

• Integrity
• Respect for residents