Housekeeping Aide

Elderwood; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood is seeking housekeeping team members to maintain the cleanliness of resident rooms, common areas, and offices. The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and respectful interaction with residents, with a focus on thorough cleaning and sanitation.

Applicants should be at least 16 years old and preferably hold a High School diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include cleaning general areas, assisting with transfers, following safety protocols, and proper disposal of waste.

Qualifications

• Custodial, janitorial, housekeeping and/or laundry experience preferred.
• Minimum 16 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must read/write/speak/understand English at an intermediate level or higher.

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 on transfers or discharges.
• Follow safety rules and fire regulations; maintain awareness of hazards.
• Practice infection control principles in cleaning methods and personal hygiene.
• Store cleaning compounds and hazardous substances properly for resident/staff protection.
• Collect and dispose of trash in a way that prevents disease transmission and avoids nuisances or fire hazards.

Skills

Custodial, janitorial, housekeeping &/

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Housekeeping team members assist with ensuring the health and wellbeing of our residents by providing housekeeping support. This individual is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all facility areas, including but not limited to, resident rooms, common areas and offices.

Salary

$16.10 - $19.16 /HR

Overview

Housekeeping team members assist with ensuring the health and wellbeing of our residents by providing housekeeping support. This individual is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all facility areas, including but not limited to, resident rooms, common areas and offices.

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

• Custodial, janitorial, housekeeping and/or laundry experience preferred
• Minimum 16 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent 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.