HOUSEKEEPER

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing training and growth opportunities

Supportive team-oriented environment

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP is looking for a dedicated Housekeeper at Olympic View Post Acute Skilled Nursing Facility in Port Angeles. Responsible for ensuring a safe, clean environment, the Housekeeper will play a vital role in infection prevention and resident satisfaction.

Key duties include cleaning resident rooms, handling cleaning chemicals properly, and maintaining privacy and dignity for residents. This role requires interaction with residents and compliance with healthcare standards.

Competitive pay and benefits along with a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare, long-term care, or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms and common areas according to schedules.
• Properly use and store cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Report maintenance issues and safety hazards promptly.

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English

Basic understanding of infection control practices

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Housekeeping equipment (vacuums, floor machines)

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Port Angeles, WA 98362
• Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly
• Job Category: Health Care

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare, long-term care, or hospitality preferred (training provided)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Basic understanding of infection control practices preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team