Housekeeping Aide

Elderwood; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas allowance stipend

Ferry reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holiday package

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Elderwood at Burlington is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Aide for full-time work in Burlington, VT. The role focuses on keeping resident rooms and public areas clean, sanitized, and safe.

You'll support infection control, safety compliance, and patient wellbeing within a 150-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community. As a team member, you will handle duties with attention to detail, reliability, and empathy for older adults, contributing to a welcoming environment and high-quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Custodial, janitorial, housekeeping and/or laundry experience preferred.
• Individuals under 18 cannot use dangerous equipment such as compactors.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English at an intermediate or higher level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms, bathrooms, offices and common areas.
• Disinfect floors, furniture, and high-touch surfaces.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures at all times.
• Safely handle cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Assist with room turnover after discharges or transfers.
• Collect and dispose of trash in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Support a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for residents and staff.
• Follow all fire and facility safety guidelines.

Skills

Reliability

Compassionate

Attention to detail

Team player

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Salary

$ 18.72 / hr - 21.97 / hr

Overview

Housekeeping Aide - Full-Time

Location: Elderwood at Burlington

98 Starr Farm Road

Burlington, Vermont 05408

Help Create a Clean, Safe, and Welcoming Home for Residents

At Elderwood at Burlington, every team member plays an important role in supporting the health, comfort, and dignity of our residents. As a Housekeeping Aide, you are essential to creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for individuals receiving skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Our 150-bed community provides orthopedic rehabilitation, therapy services, and long-term skilled nursing care - making cleanliness and infection control a vital part of resident well-being and recovery. If you take pride in your work, enjoy helping others, and want to be part of a supportive healthcare team, we would love to meet you.

Why Work at Elderwood

• Gas Allowance Stipend & Ferry Reimbursement for qualifying commuters
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & more
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off & holiday package
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Supportive, interdisciplinary team environment

Position Overview

Housekeeping Aides are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the facility. This includes resident rooms, common areas, offices, and treatment spaces. Your work helps ensure residents feel comfortable in their surroundings while also supporting infection prevention and overall health and safety standards.

What You'll Do

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms, bathrooms, offices, and common areas
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, furniture, and high-touch surfaces
• Follow infection control and safety procedures at all times
• Handle cleaning supplies and chemicals safely and properly
• Assist with room turnover after discharges or transfers
• Collect and dispose of trash and waste in a safe and sanitary manner
• Support a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors
• Follow all fire safety and facility safety guidelines

We're Looking For Someone Who Is...

• Reliable, dependable, and takes pride in their work
• Respectful and compassionate toward older adults
• Detail-oriented with a focus on cleanliness and safety
• A strong team player who communicates well with others
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People.

In this role, your work behind the scenes has a direct impact on the health, safety, and comfort of every resident who calls Elderwood at Burlington home.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of general areas and assigned rooms of residents.
• Help move personal belongings of residents and clean and disinfect floor, furniture, bed and bathroom according to accepted procedures when a resident is discharged or transferred to another room.
• Follow safety rules, and where applicable, maintain vigilance concerning fire regulations and hazards as stated in procedures.
• Practice infection control principles in cleaning methods and personal hygiene.
• Keep cleaning compounds and hazardous substances stored properly for the protection of residents and staff.
• Collect and dispose of trash and other refuse in such a manner that prevents the transmission of disease and does not create a nuisance or fire hazard, nor a breeding place for insects and rodents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Custodial, janitorial, housekeeping and/or laundry experience preferred
• Individuals under 18 years of age must be excluded from the usage of dangerous equipment such as: compactors.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.