Housekeeping Aide

Elderwood; North Creek (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Gas allowance stipend

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Elderwood at North Creek is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to keep resident rooms, common areas, and facility spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. You’ll follow established sanitation, infection-control, and safety procedures and help prepare rooms for new residents, ensuring spaces are ready after discharge or transfer.

This role is ideal for someone dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team, with a passion for creating a comfortable environment for residents

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or laundry experience preferred.
• Ability to follow cleaning, safety, and infection control procedures.
• English language proficiency at an intermediate or higher level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned resident rooms, common areas, and general facility spaces.
• Clean and disinfect floors, furniture, beds, bathrooms, and other surfaces according to established procedures.
• Help move and organise residents’ personal belongings when residents are discharged or transferred.
• Prepare rooms for new residents following discharge and transfer procedures.
• Follow infection control principles and proper cleaning and personal hygiene practices.
• Safely handle and store cleaning compounds and other hazardous substances.
• Collect and dispose of trash and refuse properly to help prevent infection, pests, and safety hazards.
• Follow facility safety procedures and remain alert to fire regulations and potential hazards.
• Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, staff, and visitors.
• Follow all applicable facility policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Help Create a Place Our Residents Are Proud to Call Home.

Salary

$16.10 / hr - $18.00 / hr

Location

Elderwood at North Creek

112 Ski Bowl Road

North Creek, New York 12853

Housekeeping Aide

As a Housekeeping Aide, you'll help create a safe, welcoming space where residents can feel comfortable, respected, and at home.

Whether you’re keeping resident rooms fresh and tidy, caring for common areas, or helping prepare a room for a new resident, your work has a direct impact on the people we serve every day.

If you’re dependable, take pride in your work, and want a job where what you do truly matters, we’d love to have you join our team.

Why Join Elderwood at North Creek?

• Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
• Full Benefits Package for eligible employees
• Gas Allowance Stipend - ask us for details!
• Friendly, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly contributes to resident comfort and quality of life
• Opportunity to build valuable experience in a healthcare environment

Position Overview

As a Housekeeping Aide, you'll help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout our facility.

You’ll be responsible for cleaning assigned resident rooms and common areas while following established sanitation, infection control, and safety procedures. You’ll also help prepare rooms when residents are discharged or transferred, ensuring the space is clean, disinfected, and ready for its next resident.

This is an active role for someone who takes pride in keeping spaces clean and organized and understands that a well-maintained environment helps residents feel comfortable and cared for.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is…

• Dependable and takes pride in their work
• Detail-oriented and committed to cleanliness
• Comfortable working independently while also being part of a team
• Respectful and compassionate when interacting with residents
• Able to stay active and complete physical, hands-on work throughout the shift
• Willing to learn proper cleaning, sanitation, and infection control procedures
• Someone who understands that the little things can make a big difference in a resident’s day

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned resident rooms, common areas, and general facility spaces
• Clean and disinfect floors, furniture, beds, bathrooms, and other surfaces according to established procedures
• Help move and organise residents’ personal belongings when residents are discharged or transferred
• Prepare rooms for new residents following discharge and transfer procedures
• Follow infection control principles and proper cleaning and personal hygiene practices
• Safely handle and store cleaning compounds and other hazardous substances
• Collect and dispose of trash and refuse properly to help prevent infection, pests, and safety hazards
• Follow facility safety procedures and remain alert to fire regulations and potential hazards
• Help maintain a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, staff, and visitors
• Follow all applicable facility policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or laundry experience preferred
• Ability to follow cleaning, safety, and infection control procedures
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position
• 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.

Individuals under 18 years of age must not operate dangerous equipment, including compactors.

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.