Housekeeper

Canyon County of Cascadia; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia Healthcare in Nampa, Idaho is seeking a diligent environmental services worker to maintain cleanliness across resident rooms, hallways and common areas. You will safely prepare and use cleaning solutions, sanitize surfaces, and ensure proper disposal of waste, upholding infection control standards.

Reliable attendance, ability to read and follow instructions, and respectful communication with residents and staff are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and facility staff.
• Knowledge of infection control techniques.
• Ability to be patient and polite.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes resident rooms, hallways, dining areas, bathrooms and other areas of the facility.
• Safely mixes and uses cleaning solutions and stores in a secure area.
• Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Skills

Reading and writing

Communication skills

Infection control knowledge

Patience and courtesy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Maintains the cleanliness of the facility for residents, visitors and employees. Takes pride and ownership in the condition of the facility to ensure that it is a welcoming environment.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each

state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and sanitizes resident rooms, hallways, dining areas, bathrooms and other areas of the facility.
• Safely mixes and uses cleaning solutions and stores in a secure area.
• Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and facility staff.
• Knowledge of infection control techniques.
• Ability to be patient and polite.

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licenses/Certification

None required.

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.