Housekeeper

Pavilion Healthcare; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pavilion Healthcare in Ottawa, IL is seeking a full-time Housekeeper to clean and service an assigned portion of the facility, including furniture, floors, and equipment, while maintaining cleanliness, safety, and attractiveness. The role emphasizes following sanitation standards, stocking supplies, and supporting a respectful, caring environment.

We offer daily pay, medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, employee discounts, training programs, opportunities for growth, paid time off, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous institutional Housekeeping experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in a long-term care facility a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follows daily work routine and cleans assigned areas.
• Assures all housekeeping carts and equipment remains in proper repair and stocks cleaning agents and supplies.
• Gathers and disposes of trash ensuring plastic liners are in containers at all times.
• Vacuums, dusts/wets mops, and sanitizes floors daily.
• Empties trash bins and maintains a clean environment around the dumpster.
• Cleans walls, ceilings, windows, stairwells, hallways, metal fixtures, light fixtures, tops of windows, doorframes, and other high places using a step ladder if necessary.
• Cleans and polishes bathrooms sinks, tubs, mirrors, toilets, walls, and floors.
• Restocks paper, plastic, and soap supplies as needed.
• Hangs draperies, privacy curtains, etc. as necessary.
• Keeps utility room and housekeeping closets in order and sanitized.
• Follows established sanitation and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience in institutional housekeeping

Job description

Pavilion of Ottawa is seeking a Housekeeper to join their team! The Housekeeper cleans and services an assigned portion of the facility including furniture, floors, and equipment. Maintains the assigned area to ensure it is clean, sanitary, safe, orderly, and attractive at all times. At this facility, this is a collectively bargained position under the union.

Housekeeper Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows daily work routine and cleans assigned areas.
• Assures all housekeeping carts and equipment remains in proper repair and stocks housekeeping cart with all required cleaning agents and supplies.
• Gathers and disposes of trash ensuring plastic liners are in containers at all times.
• Vacuums, dust/wet mops, and sanitizes floors daily.
• Empties trash bins and maintains a clean environment surrounding the dumpster.
• Cleans walls, ceilings, windows, stairwells, hallways, metal fixtures, light fixtures, tops of windows, doorframes, and other high places using a step ladder if necessary.
• Cleans and polishes bathrooms sinks, tubs, mirrors, toilets, walls, and floors.
• Restocks paper, plastic, and soap supplies as needed.
• Hangs draperies, privacy curtains, etc. as necessary.
• Keeps utility room and housekeeping closets in order and sanitized.
• Follows established sanitation and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Housekeeper Skills and Abilities

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Housekeeper Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous institutional Housekeeping experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in a long-term care facility a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Pavilion Healthcare Full-Time Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Why Pavilion ?

At Pavilion Healthcare, people come first—those we care for and those who make that care possible. We’re a team that listens, supports, and grows together, united by a passion for making a difference every day. From your first day forward, you’ll feel the impact of a culture built on respect, belonging, and continuous growth. With hands-on training, real mentorship, and opportunities to advance, we empower you to thrive because when you grow, so does the care we deliver. Join Pavilion and be part of something meaningful.

Pavilion Healthcare provides long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Pavilion, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome – our number one goal.

We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.

Pavilion Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.