Housekeeper – Full-Time

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical & DentalCoverage

Generous PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Supportive team environment

Company perks and employee discounts

Job summary

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in The Bronx, NY is seeking an experienced Housekeeper for a full-time role. The position involves daily cleaning of resident rooms, common areas, and facilities, with emphasis on safety and infection control.

Candidates should have at least three years of housekeeping experience, including floor stripping and waxing. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work with nursing staff, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of housekeeping experience required.
• Hands-on experience with detailed cleaning, floor stripping, waxing, and buffing required.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain housekeeping and floor care equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including directions for mixing and using cleaning solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Ability to work independently, follow assigned schedules, and collaborate with others.
• Ability to communicate concerns clearly, use sound judgment, and accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to perform essential housekeeping duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping and detailed cleaning in resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, stairways, and elevators.
• Clean and disinfect furnishings, fixtures, windows, mirrors, walls, and frequently touched surfaces.
• Maintain floors through sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Vacuum, shampoo, deodorize, and clean carpets as assigned.
• Follow infection prevention practices, hand hygiene procedures, and isolation cleaning protocols in coordination with nursing staff.
• Safely handle, dilute, label, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer instructions, facility policies, and SDSs.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling chemicals, infectious materials, or waste.
• Coordinate cleaning assignments with nursing staff to support resident comfort and care.
• Respect resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality, including HIPAA requirements.
• Follow fire safety procedures and participate in required training.
• Maintain cleaning carts, equipment, and supply closets; report supply needs to the supervisor.

Skills

Housekeeping

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Job description

Housekeeper – Full-Time

Facility: Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: The Bronx, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and staff. Candidates must have at least three years of housekeeping experience, including detailed cleaning and floor stripping and waxing.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping and detailed cleaning in resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, hallways, stairways, and elevators.
• Clean and disinfect furnishings, fixtures, windows, mirrors, walls, and frequently touched surfaces.
• Maintain floors through sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Vacuum, shampoo, deodorize, and clean carpets as assigned.
• Place appropriate caution signs and keep work areas free of hazards during cleaning.
• Follow established infection prevention practices, hand hygiene procedures, and isolation cleaning protocols in coordination with nursing staff.
• Safely handle, dilute, label, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer instructions, facility policies, and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling chemicals, infectious materials, or waste.
• Collect and dispose of refuse according to facility sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleaning carts, equipment, and supply closets; report supply needs to the supervisor.
• Clean and properly store equipment at the end of each shift.
• Promptly report accidents, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, maintenance needs, and improperly labeled chemical containers.
• Coordinate cleaning assignments with nursing staff to support resident comfort and care.
• Respect resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality, including applicable HIPAA requirements.
• Follow fire safety procedures and participate in required training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of housekeeping experience required.
• Hands-on experience with detailed cleaning, floor stripping, waxing, and buffing required.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain housekeeping and floor care equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including directions for mixing and using cleaning solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Ability to work independently, follow assigned schedules, and collaborate with others.
• Ability to communicate concerns clearly, use sound judgment, and accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to perform essential housekeeping duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Company perks and employee discounts