Housekeeper/Porter

Arnold-Walter-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; West Keansburg (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hazlet, NJ, is seeking a dependable Housekeeper/Porter to maintain a clean, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

This full-time role operates 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM with a $19.00 per hour wage, offering opportunities to work independently or with a team while adhering to infection control standards.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning, room sanitization, floor care, waste disposal, and reporting maintenance needs to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Follow detailed cleaning instructions and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and openness to feedback.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Healthcare or skilled nursing housekeeping experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping and clean furnishings and fixtures.
• Sanitize resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, wax, and disinfect floors with safety signs.
• Vacuum, shampoo, and disinfect carpets.
• Clean walls, ceilings, mirrors, and other areas.
• Dispose of waste and maintain infection control.
• Follow fire safety, hand hygiene, chemical handling, and waste procedures.
• Mix and use cleaning chemicals per SDS.
• Report accidents or maintenance concerns to supervisor.
• Keep utility closets and janitorial areas clean and stocked.
• Communicate resident concerns and supply needs to supervisor.

Skills

Follow instructions

Attention to cleanliness

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Chemical handling

Independent worker

Healthcare setting

Job description

Housekeeper/Porter

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.