Housekeeper

Villa-Marie-Claire; Waldwick (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Marie Claire is seeking an Environmental Services/Housekeeping team member to perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks across the facility. You will interact with patients, families, and staff in a compassionate, service-oriented manner, ensuring a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities include preparing cleaning solutions, sanitizing rooms, and maintaining supply levels. Experience in healthcare or hospitality is preferred, with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Interact with coworkers, patients, and visitors in a compassionate, courteous, and professional manner.
• Complete tasks as scheduled or assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Prepare housekeeping solutions per manufacturer recommendations.
• Clean areas by sanitizing furniture, surfaces, and equipment with germicidal solutions.
• Prepare discharged beds promptly and record completion times.
• Report discharge activity accurately via the computer.
• Dust, damp mop floors, vacuum carpets, and arrange furniture after cleaning.
• Replenish supplies before dispensers run empty.
• safely operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and auto-scrubbers.
• Support facilities team with grounds and maintenance as needed.
• Perform additional duties to assist the team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Organization Overview:

Villa Marie Claire is a compassionate and innovative 20-bed residential hospice like no other in the region. From the skilled staff to the natural surroundings, the Villa combines the ambiance of a home‑like environment with the peace of mind of a specialized, around‑the‑clock care team.

Nestled on 26 acres in Saddle River, NJ, the Villa offers a team of specialists focusing on pain and symptom management, ensuring patients experience dignity and comfort during this chapter of life. The Villa embodies the belief that quality can be achieved at every stage, regardless of medical diagnosis or abilities.

Patients enjoy private rooms with a bath and a view of the grounds, free from burdensome symptoms, allowing them time with loved ones. The Villa’s family‑focused philosophy invites participation from the patient’s support system, including pets, and offers overnight accommodations for family members.

A Brief Overview:

Performs a variety of Environmental Services and Hotel Hospitality duties, including but not limited to housekeeping, floor care, and waste management for the entire Villa Marie Claire facility, according to established procedures.

What will you do:

• Interact with coworkers, patients, and visitors with compassion, courtesy, and a professional customer‑focused manner.
• Complete tasks as per the position schedule or as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Prepare housekeeping solutions according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Clean assigned area by sanitizing furniture, surfaces, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solution.
• Prepare discharged beds for the next patient promptly and effectively, recording the completion time properly.
• Demonstrate the ability to report discharge activity appropriately via the computer.
• Dust and damp mop floors, vacuum carpets, and arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning the area.
• Replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soaps before the dispensers become empty.
• Safely operate various types of electrical cleaning equipment such as vacuums, auto‑scrubbers, burnishers, buffing machines, and carpet extractors.
• Perform cleaning using proper cleaning solutions and techniques as prescribed by departmental procedures for both patient and family rooms.
• Supports the Facility Associates as needed with grounds and maintenance.
• Performs additional responsibilities as needed to support various team functions.

Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.

Experience Qualifications:

• 1-3 years 1+ years of environmental experience in healthcare or hotel hospitality, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understands and follows written and/or oral instructions.
• Strong interpersonal communication.