Housekeeper/Porter

Excelsior Care Group; Hazlet Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior Care Group, at Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet, NJ, seeks a dependable Housekeeper/Porter to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

You will perform daily housekeeping tasks, follow safety and infection-control procedures, and report any maintenance concerns to your supervisor. This full-time role offers steady hours and a community-minded team.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed cleaning procedures.
• Strong cleanliness and safety focus.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Good communication and receptiveness to feedback.
• Experience in Healthcare housekeeping is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping duties including cleaning resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, recreational areas, and corridors.
• Sweep, mop, wax, and disinfect floors following safety procedures.
• Vacuum carpets and remove waste in accordance with infection control standards.
• Follow fire safety, hand hygiene, chemical handling, and SDS guidelines.
• Report accidents, equipment problems, or maintenance concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Team work

Communication skills

Chemical handling

Independence

Job description

Facility: Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Location: Hazlet, NJ; Schedule: Full-Time - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Salary: $19.00 per hour.

Join Our Team

Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable and hardworking Housekeeper/Porter to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping duties, including cleaning and polishing furniture, fixtures, and heating/cooling units.
• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, recreational areas, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, wax, and disinfect floors while following proper safety procedures and using caution signs.
• Vacuum, shampoo, and disinfect carpets as needed.
• Clean walls, ceilings, mirrors, and other assigned areas.
• Remove and dispose of waste properly while maintaining infection control standards.
• Follow fire safety, hand hygiene, chemical handling, and waste disposal procedures.
• Properly mix and use cleaning chemicals according to established guidelines and SDS requirements.
• Report accidents, unsafe conditions, equipment problems, or maintenance concerns to the supervisor.
• Keep utility closets and janitorial areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Communicate resident concerns, supply needs, and other issues to the appropriate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established cleaning procedures.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and willingness to accept constructive feedback.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and housekeeping equipment.
• Previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare or skilled nursing setting is a plus.

Join Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and play an important role in providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents.