Housekeeping Aide

iCare Financial Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

iCare Financial Services is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in our facility. You will ensure linen inventories meet resident needs and follow current standards and regulations.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting 50+ pounds, and following detailed cleaning procedures with accuracy and independence.

Qualifications

• Follow written and oral instructions concerning cleaning procedures and products.
• Stand for extended periods and perform repetitive arm/shoulder movements.
• Demonstrate reliability, time management, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping duties to keep facility clean, safe and sanitary.
• Ensure adequate linen supply is on hand to meet resident needs.
• Follow all federal, state and local standards and regulations guiding the facility.

Skills

Lifting 50+ lbs

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The primary purpose of the Housekeeping Aide is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Supervisor to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner and that an adequate supply of linen in on hand at all times to meet the needs of the residents.

General Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, cleaning instructions, etc.
• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Attention to detail

Qualifications and Skills:

Perform, follow and adhere to proper body mechanics necessary to perform duties.

Must be able to stand most shift and do repetitive arm/shoulder movements.

Must be able to assume responsibility and possess ability to work independently, problem solving and managing time.