Housekeeper

Sterling Healthcare Management; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

401(k) with company match

PTO

Telehealth

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Sterling Healthcare Management in South Bend, Indiana hires a Housekeeping Aide to keep our facility clean, safe, and welcoming for residents. You will clean and disinfect resident rooms, common areas, and restrooms, following infection control guidelines.

No prior experience required—we train you and value your meticulous work. You’ll join a supportive team in a stable role that respects you and your contributions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; will consider all applicants.
• Prior housekeeping or janitorial experience is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning and infection control practices preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, and compassionate with residents.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms daily, including floors, furniture, bathrooms, and high-touch surfaces.
• Change bed linens and restock supplies in resident rooms.
• Perform terminal cleaning after discharge per infection control protocols.
• Clean all common areas including hallways, dining rooms, lounges, and restrooms.
• Mop, sweep, vacuum, and maintain all floor surfaces throughout the facility.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces like door handles and elevator buttons.
• Follow isolation precautions as required for residents.
• Handle and dispose of linens and waste per safety standards.
• Log cleaning activities and update assignment sheets each shift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to follow instructions

Compassionate demeanor

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About This Role

We are looking for a thorough, dependable, and caring Housekeeping Aide to help keep our facility clean, safe, and welcoming for the residents who live here. You will clean and disinfect resident rooms, common areas, and restrooms, and play a direct role in infection control and resident well-being. No experience required — we will train you. If you take pride in a clean environment and want a stable job where your work truly matters.

About This Role

We are looking for a thorough, dependable, and caring Housekeeping Aide to help keep our facility clean, safe, and welcoming for the residents who live here. You will clean and disinfect resident rooms, common areas, and restrooms, and play a direct role in infection control and resident well-being. No experience required — we will train you. If you take pride in a clean environment and want a stable job where your work truly matters.

What We Offer

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• 401(K) with company match
• PTO
• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay Available
• Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment
• Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What You'll Do

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms daily including floors, furniture, bathrooms, and high-touch surfaces
• Change bed linens and restock bathroom supplies in resident rooms
• Perform terminal cleaning of resident rooms following discharge per infection control protocols
• Clean and disinfect all common areas including hallways, dining rooms, lounges, and restrooms
• Mop, sweep, vacuum, and maintain all floor surfaces throughout the facility
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces including door handles, handrails, and elevator buttons frequently
• Follow isolation precaution cleaning protocols for residents on contact or droplet precautions
• Handle and dispose of soiled linens and waste per OSHA and facility safety standards
• Place wet floor signs immediately when cleaning to prevent resident and staff falls
• Complete cleaning logs and housekeeping assignment sheets each shift

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred — will consider all applicants
• Prior housekeeping or janitorial experience a plus — not required
• Knowledge of basic cleaning and infection control practices preferred
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions including isolation protocols
• Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, and takes pride in a clean environment
• Compassionate and respectful when working in or near resident living areas
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 30 to 50 lbs throughout the shift
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays

Apply Today

A clean and safe environment is one of the most important things we provide to our residents — and you would be the reason it stays that way. Join a team that values your hard work and takes care of you in return.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.