Housekeeping Aide — Clean, Safe, Resident-Focused

The Milton Home; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K with company match

PTO

Telehealth

Flexible Spending Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

KISx Card

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Positive work environment

Supportive leadership

Job summary

The Milton Home in South Bend, IN is seeking a dependable Housekeeping Aide to keep resident rooms, common areas, and restrooms clean and safe. You will help with infection control and resident well‑being, with training provided if needed.

This is a full-time, on-site role that supports a stable, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities include cleaning rooms, changing linens, and cleaning logs, while following isolation protocols and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior housekeeping experience is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning and infection control practices preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions including isolation protocols.
• Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, and takes pride in a clean environment.
• Compassionate and respectful when working in or near resident living areas.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 30 to 50 lbs throughout the shift.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect resident rooms daily including floors, furniture, bathrooms, and high-touch surfaces.
• Change bed linens and restock bathroom supplies in resident rooms.
• Perform terminal cleaning of resident rooms following discharge per infection control protocols.
• Clean and disinfect all common areas including hallways, dining rooms, lounges, and restrooms.
• Mop, sweep, vacuum, and maintain all floor surfaces throughout the facility.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces including door handles, handrails, and elevator buttons frequently.
• Follow isolation precaution cleaning protocols for residents on contact or droplet precautions.
• Handle and dispose of soiled linens and waste per OSHA and facility safety standards.
• Place wet floor signs immediately when cleaning to prevent resident and staff falls.
• Complete cleaning logs and housekeeping assignment sheets each shift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Compassion

Punctuality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Milton Home in South Bend, IN is seeking a dependable Housekeeping Aide to keep resident rooms, common areas, and restrooms clean and safe. You will help with infection control and resident well‑being, with training provided if needed.

This is a full-time, on-site role that supports a stable, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities include cleaning rooms, changing linens, and cleaning logs, while following isolation protocols and safety guidelines.