Housekeeper

Olympic-View-Post-Acute; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits (as appl)

Job summary

Olympic View Post Acute is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The role supports infection prevention, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance by meeting facility, state, and federal cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas; proper chemical handling; waste disposal; and participating in training and safety initiatives to ensure a hygienic

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Follow safety guidelines and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and treatment areas.
• Perform terminal cleaning for discharges, transfers, and isolation rooms.
• Properly store cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Follow facility policies and regulations (CMS and WA Dept of Health).
• Dispose of waste and biohazard materials per protocols.
• Restock paper goods, soap, and hand sanitizers.
• Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly.
• Interact professionally with residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Cleaning protocols

Infection control

PPE usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

SDS knowledge

Job description

The Housekeeper at Olympic View Post Acute Skilled Nursing Facility is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This role plays a critical part in infection prevention, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance by ensuring all assigned areas meet facility, state, and federal cleanliness standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and treatment areas according to established schedules and procedures

• Perform terminal cleaning of rooms as needed (discharges, transfers, isolation rooms)

• Properly use and store cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment in accordance with safety guidelines and SDS requirements

• Follow infection control, OSHA, CDC, and facility policies at all times

• Dispose of waste, biohazard materials, and soiled linens in compliance with facility protocols

• Refill paper goods, soap dispensers, and hand sanitizer stations

• Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or damaged equipment promptly

• Interact respectfully and professionally with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers

• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times

• Participate in in-service training, safety meetings, and performance improvement initiatives

• Assist with special cleaning projects and emergency clean-ups as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

• Ability to safely operate housekeeping equipment (vacuums, floor machines, carts)

Work Environment

• Skilled nursing facility with frequent interaction with residents

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, bodily fluids, and infectious materials (PPE provided)

• Indoor work environment with varying noise levels

Compliance & Standards

• Adheres to all facility policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations, including CMS and Washington State Department of Health requirements

• Maintains required training, certifications, and competencies

Why Join Olympic View Post Acute

• Supportive team-oriented environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives

• Competitive pay and benefits (as applicable)

• Ongoing training and growth opportunities