Housekeeping

Arboreta Healthcare; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Arboreta Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant/Laundry Aid to ensure cleanliness and comfort for residents at Iowa City Rehab & Health Care Center. This full-time position involves maintaining cleanliness in rooms and common areas, as well as managing laundry services. Ideal candidates will have related experience and a positive attitude towards residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Related experience necessary to accomplish the job.
• Previous housekeeping/laundry experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Ability to relate positively to residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed.
• Sort, clean, wash, dry, and fold linen according to facility procedures.
• Report hazardous conditions, incidents, and accidents promptly.

Skills

Ability to read

Ability to write

Ability to follow directions

Positive relation to residents

Cooperative teamwork

Job description

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Working at Arboreta Healthcare is more than a job. Our team members are the heart and soul of our facilities, providing our patients and residents with compassionate care, attention, and a sense of belonging to a community of 34 facilities and xx employees. We are looking for a Housekeeping Assistant/Laundry Aid to join our team at Iowa City Rehab & Health Care Center!

Position Summary

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Housekeeping Assistant, Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with other departments.
• Maintain equipment and supply carts and ensure supplies are properly stocked.
• Ensure lighting is in proper working order.
• Assist others in lifting as requested.
• Clean rooms, offices, and common areas (vacuuming, wiping, mopping, polishing, etc.), and straighten items.
• Ensure residents' rooms are safe, comfortable, and attractive, safeguarding personal items.
• Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are safe, adhering to procedures regarding cleaners or hazardous materials.
• Follow infection control, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Report hazardous conditions, incidents, and accidents promptly.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors as directed, move and replace furniture.
• Clean storage and exterior areas as directed.

As a Laundry Aid, Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include:

• Sort, clean, wash, dry, and fold linen according to facility procedures.
• Prepare linen carts for nursing personnel.
• Handle linen services for other departments as required.
• Follow sanitation and infection control procedures.
• Coordinate with facility departments regarding linen delivery and report to Supervisor.
• Assist or prepare laundry personnel schedules.
• Report equipment problems to the Supervisor.
• Sort and inventory linen, and notify Supervisor of replacement needs.
• Prepare special linen packets and monitor linen quality.
• Maintain communication between Laundry Department and Supervisor.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications including minimum skills, experience, and education required include:

• Related experience necessary to accomplish the job.
• Previous housekeeping/laundry experience in a long-term care facility is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to relate positively to residents and families, and work cooperatively with staff.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Meet all health regulations, pass physical exams, drug screening, background checks, and references.

Additional Information

• Industry: Maintenance & Janitorial
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare