Housekeeping Aide

Pinnacle Health & Rehab; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Aide to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for residents and staff. The role includes cleaning bathrooms, rooms, floors, and common areas in a skilled nursing setting.

Both part-time and full-time opportunities are available. The ideal candidate is reliable, physically capable, and committed to high standards of cleanliness and resident comfort.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English clearly.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions for cleaning methods.
• Capable of lifting and moving items over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wash, sanitize, and polish bathroom fixtures and remove water marks.
• Clean windows and mirrors in resident rooms and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, strip, wax, buff and disinfect floors per safety rules.
• Vacuum, shampoo, deodorize, and disinfect carpets.
• Wash walls/ceilings, dust, disinfect, and deodorize surfaces.
• Remove dirt, grease, and disinfect surfaces with appropriate products.
• Polish furnishings and fixtures in resident rooms and common areas.
• Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators.

Skills

English literacy

Follow instructions

Lifting heavy objects

Job description

Housekeeping Aide

Job Summary:

Join the Housekeeping Department at Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation, a renowned skilled nursing facility dedicated to delivering exceptional care and services to our residents. As a Housekeeping Aide, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of our facility, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our residents and staff. If you are a motivated, hard-working individual with a passion for providing top-notch service, we encourage you to apply for this part-time and full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Clean, wash, sanitize, and/or polish bathroom fixtures, removing water marks as needed

• Clean windows/mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance/exit ways

• Clean floors, including sweeping, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and disinfecting according to proper safety precautions

• Clean carpets, including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting

• Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing

• Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions

• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc. in resident rooms and common areas as instructed

• Clean hallways, stairways, and elevators

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids, and cleaning methods

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the work day

Job Requirements:

• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine, repetitive job duties

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies personnel

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc. and maintain the appearance of housekeeping areas

• Must perform regular inspections of resident rooms for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties

• Must be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner

• Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly

Compensation:

• $22.15 - $22.15 HOURLY

About Us:

Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility committed to providing a five-star rehabilitation experience. Our holistic approach focuses on the whole person, mind and body, ensuring that every resident receives personalized care and attention.