Housekeeper

Optalis Healthcare; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Full-time Housekeeper/Laundry to maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment for residents, staff, and visitors in our Michigan facility. The role supports infection control, survey readiness, and quality of life by cleaning resident rooms, common areas, and handling waste per procedures.

Prior healthcare or hospitality housekeeping is preferred; we value dependability and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Infection control standards knowledge.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Respect for resident dignity and privacy.
• Preferred: housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality.

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

Cleaning equipment operation

Organizational skills

Respect for residents' privacy

Education

Basic literacy

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.

Skills & Competencies

• 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:

• Dependability
• Integrity
• Respect for residents
• Positive attitude