Housekeeping Aide

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 25,223; Part time

Job summary

Elderwood Village at Bassett Park in Village of Williamsville is hiring a Housekeeping Aide. The role involves maintaining the cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas while ensuring resident health and safety. Ideal candidates should have prior janitorial or housekeeping experience and be able to communicate effectively in English.

Shifts are from 11 am to 7 pm, including rotating weekends. Salary ranges from $16.00 to $18.31 per hour. This position is crucial in providing a safe and healthy environment for all residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Prefer custodial or janitorial experience.
• Must read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas.
• Follow safety rules and be vigilant about fire hazards.
• Practice infection control during cleaning.

Skills

Custodial experience

Housekeeping skills

Basic English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Housekeeping Aide

Location: Elderwood Village at Bassett Park

Schedule: 11am-7pm including rotating weekends.

Salary: $16.00 / hr - $18.31 / hr

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

• 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 and promote effective communication, the employee must 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.