Housekeeper – Full-Time

Excelsior Care Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Team-oriented work environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

Throgs Neck Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in The Bronx, NY is seeking an experienced housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The role requires at least three years of housekeeping experience and hands-on cleaning, including floor stripping and waxing.

This full-time position offers a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule and pays $20.00 per hour. Candidates must work independently, follow cleaning protocols, and coordinate with nursing staff to

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of housekeeping experience required.
• Hands-on experience with detailed cleaning, floor stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Ability to operate and maintain housekeeping and floor care equipment.

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 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.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Detail cleaning

Floor care (stripping, waxing, buffing

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