Housekeeper →

Optalis Healthcare; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Dearborn Heights, MI is seeking a full-time Housekeeper/Laundry to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

You will support infection control, assist with survey readiness, and protect resident dignity while performing cleaning tasks and laundry per facility standards. This role requires physical stamina and reliability, with a focus on teamwork in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Functional literacy and ability to follow instructions.
• Prior housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to stand/walk for most of shift with bending and lifting 5–40 lbs.
• Ability to push housekeeping carts up to 300 lbs with assistance.
• Knowledge of infection control and housekeeping standards.

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 per 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

Functional literacy

Follow instructions

Organizational skills

Respect for residents

Integrity

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

EEO is the Law

ADP Privacy Statement Artificial Intelligence Google Privacy Policy Google Terms of Service