Housekeeping Aide

Elderwood; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Elderwood Village at Fairport is seeking a friendly and dependable Housekeeping Aide to join our team in Fairport, NY. This role supports resident well-being by maintaining cleanliness of resident rooms, common areas and offices, working in a fast-paced senior living environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting surfaces, handling trash, following safety and infection control procedures, and interacting with residents and staff to create a welcoming, comfortable living experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at intermediate level or higher.
• Custodial/housekeeping/laundry experience preferred.
• Friendly, dependable, and able to interact with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms, common areas, and offices.
• Assist with moving personal belongings and cleaning areas after discharges or room transfers.
• Follow safety rules and fire regulations; maintain proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Practice infection control principles in cleaning methods and personal hygiene.
• Collect and dispose of trash to prevent disease transmission and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Elderwood, our mission is

Salary

up to $18.31 / hour

Overview

At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People, and that extends to every resident we serve.

Elderwood Village at Fairport

Elderwood Village at Fairport is seeking a friendly and dependable Housekeeping Aide to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while creating a positive and welcoming living experience for residents.

Be part of the moments that bring comfort, connection, and care to every resident.

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.

About Elderwood Village At Fairport

Comfort, safety, and vibrant senior living in the beautiful Rochester suburb of Fairport is what you will find at Elderwood Village at Fairport. With shops, restaurants, banks, and places of worship nearby, the pet-friendly apartment-style adult home’s staff offers assistance with life’s daily activities like cleaning, laundry and medication management. With staff on hand 24-hours a day, there’s always a little help when you need it.

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.