Housekeeping Aide

The Villas Senior Care Community; Sherman (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Birthday Holiday

Job summary

The Villas Senior Care Community in Sherman, IL seeks a dedicated housekeeper to join our health‑care facility team. You will perform daily cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance to keep resident rooms and common areas safe, comfortable, and attractive.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of health‑care facility experience preferred; infection control and safety practices are essential, with opportunities for ongoing training and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year's experience in a health-care facility preferred.
• Ability to follow infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions according to daily work assignments.
• Maintain clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive resident areas.
• Follow infection control practices and safety precautions.
• Clean floors, bathrooms, furnishings, windows, and surfaces in resident rooms and common areas.
• Report hazardous conditions and keep equipment properly stored.
• Attend departmental meetings and training.

Skills

Housekeeping

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE: One year's experience in a health-care facility preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following job functions are all essential job function as by defined the ADAAA. Responsible for understanding and consistently following the principles Of the Happy to Oblige (H to O) program. Perform assigned day-to-day housekeeping functions. Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments and established housekeeping procedures. Assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies. Assure that established infection control practices are maintained when performing housekeeping measures. Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms and recreational areas daily as instructed. Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures. Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways. Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. Clean carpets, to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting. Clean walls and ceiling by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc. Remove din, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions. Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators. Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with plastic liner. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment. Assure that work assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times, including before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end Of the work day. Assure that an adequate inventory of housekeeping supplies is maintained. Report burned-out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room-call lights, etc. to the supervisor as soon as practical. Perform terminal cleaning procedures, as instructed, when a resident is discharged, and/or transferred. Assure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical. Follow established fire-safety policies and procedures. Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc., as directed or requested. Report all accidents/incidents to the supervisor. Maintain the confidentiality of resident-care information. Honor the residents' personal and property rights. Clean work/supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary/directed. Turn in all found articles to the supervisor. Attend departmental and staff meetings. Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects, such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc. Attend and participate in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance

PAID TIME OFF & HOLIDAYS

• PTO
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy paid time off for designated company holidays.
• Birthday Holiday: Celebrate your birthday with an additional paid day off to enjoy your special day.

Our Commitment

We value our employees and are committed to providing benefits that promote a healthy, rewarding, and balanced work environment.