Housekeeper

Eastern Healthcare Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental + Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

1.5 Holiday Pay

1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked

Employee recognition programs

Daily Pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. You will clean resident rooms, common areas, and staff spaces, following infection control procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include trash removal, floor care, laundry support, restocking supplies, and reporting maintenance needs. Excellent communication and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with residents.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, and other assigned areas daily.
• Dispose of waste per safety protocols including medical waste and hazardous materials.
• Perform floor care: sweep, mop, vacuum.
• Support laundry: sort and deliver linens.
• Restock housekeeping supplies in rooms and bathrooms.
• Report maintenance or safety issues to the appropriate department.
• Follow health, safety, and infection control protocols including PPE.
• Interact with residents respectfully while maintaining privacy.
• Use and maintain cleaning equipment.
• Participate in deep-cleaning projects and seasonal sanitation efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper

Summary:

The Housekeeping Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The aide will perform various cleaning tasks in resident rooms, common areas, and staff areas to ensure a healthy and pleasant environment. This role is essential in helping to prevent infections and maintaining overall facility hygiene standards.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health Insurance
• Dental + Vison
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
• 1.5 Holiday Pay
• 1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Employee recognition programs
• Daily Pay

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cleaning & Sanitizing: Clean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, and other assigned areas daily. Follow established infection control and cleaning procedures.
• Trash Removal: Collect and properly dispose of waste, including medical waste and hazardous materials, in accordance with safety protocols.
• Floor Care: Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors in all areas.
• Laundry Support: Collect, sort, and deliver linens and personal laundry, ensuring they are properly cleaned and distributed in a timely manner.
• Restocking Supplies: Replenish housekeeping supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and towels in resident rooms and bathrooms.
• Reporting Maintenance Needs: Identify and report any maintenance or repair needs, such as broken fixtures, faulty equipment, or unsafe conditions, to the appropriate department.
• Adhere to Safety Standards: Follow all health, safety, and infection control protocols, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Resident Interaction: Engage with residents respectfully and compassionately while performing housekeeping duties in their living spaces, maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Cleaning Equipment: Properly use and maintain housekeeping tools and equipment, ensuring they are kept in good working condition.
• Assist with Special Cleaning Projects: Participate in deep-cleaning projects such as cleaning windows, washing walls, and seasonal facility-wide sanitation efforts.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience in healthcare or residential settings preferred, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to follow instructions.
• Must be compassionate, respectful, and able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with residents.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.), stand and walk for extended periods, and perform tasks that require manual dexterity.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and data on a computer screen and communicate effectively with employees and other stakeholders.

About Eastern Healthcare Group:

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people.We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.