Housekeeping Aide

Elderwood; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood is seeking a housekeeping team member in New York to maintain the cleanliness of resident rooms, common areas, and offices. You will support infection control practices and follow safety procedures while handling cleaning supplies and disposing of waste.

The role emphasizes interaction with residents and staff, requires basic reading/writing in English, and prefers a high school diploma plus custodial or laundry experience as part of a safe, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Custodial, janitorial, housekeeping and/or laundry experience preferred.
• This position requires reading, writing, speaking and understanding English at an intermediate or higher level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of general areas and assigned rooms of residents.
• Help move personal belongings and clean/disinfect rooms when a resident is discharged or transferred.
• Follow safety rules and maintain vigilance regarding fire regulations and hazards.
• Practice infection control principles in cleaning methods and personal hygiene.
• Keep cleaning compounds and hazardous substances stored properly to protect residents and staff.
• Collect and dispose of trash to prevent disease transmission and avoid nuisances or fire hazards.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

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

up to $18.31 / hour

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.