Housekeeping

Quest Healthcare Development; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Healthcare Development is seeking a Housekeeper/Laundry Aide to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The role includes routine housekeeping and laundry tasks while adhering to infection control and safety standards.

The successful candidate will work with residents, families, and colleagues to ensure dignity, confidentiality, and high-quality care throughout shifts. No prior experience required, but preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping or laundry experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical duties throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and dining areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, and empty trash.
• Wash, dry, fold, sort, and distribute resident clothing and facility linens.
• Maintain housekeeping equipment, carts, and supplies in a clean and organized manner.
• Follow established cleaning schedules, infection control practices, and safety procedures.
• Report maintenance concerns, hazards, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Treat residents with dignity, respect, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Work cooperatively with residents, families, coworkers, and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeper/Laundry Aide Job Description

Position Summary

The Housekeeper/Laundry Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This position performs housekeeping and laundry duties while following infection control, safety, and resident rights standards.

Essential Duties

• Clean resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas, offices, and dining areas.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, and empty trash.

• Wash, dry, fold, sort, and distribute resident clothing and facility linens.

• Maintain housekeeping equipment, carts, and supplies in a clean and organized manner.

• Follow established cleaning schedules, infection control practices, and safety procedures.

• Report maintenance concerns, hazards, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.

• Treat residents with dignity, respect, and maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Work cooperatively with residents, families, coworkers, and other departments.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous housekeeping or laundry experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical duties throughout the workday.

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and pushing.

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, soiled linens, and body fluids while using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Must follow all infection prevention, safety, fire, and emergency procedures.